Asepsis, Pack Wrapping, & Sterilization QUIZ

Question 1

T/F: When opening an envelope-wrapped surgical pack aseptically, the LVT will open the flap to the right first.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T/F: When opening plastic pouch containing sterile items, the tech should grasp each side of the peeling wrap between the thumb and forefinger and pull each side directly apart without rotating the wrists.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which are examples of endogenous contamination?
1. surgical team members
2. air
3. gingivitis
4. surgical instruments

Answer 3

3. gingivitis

Question 4

T/F: The initial patient prep should always be performed in the surgical suite.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

A double-wrapped surgical pack is considered to have sterile contents unless,
1. it has passed its expiration date
2. a human hair touches contents while wrap is opened
3. an event has occurred to damage the outer wrap
4. all choices are correct

Answer 5

4. all choices are correct

Question 6

Presoaking of contaminated surgical instruments involves placing them in:
1. bleach
2. tap water
3. chlorhexidene solution
4. distilled water and instrument detergent

Answer 6

4. distilled water and instrument detergent

Question 7

T/F: Sterilization refers to the destruction of specifically targeted pathogenic microorganisms

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following is most commonly used to sterilize surgical equipment in the veterinary hospital?
1. Incubator
2. Dry Heat Sterilizer
3. Steam Autoclave
4. Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer

Answer 8

3. Steam autoclave

Question 9

Proper autoclave sterilization depends on what 3 factors:

Answer 9

Proper operation, loading, & prep

Question 10

Why are surgical towels, gowns and drapes “accordion-folded” prior to wrapping? (Hint: the answer: “to make them smaller” is not correct)

Answer 10

they are folded this way so it is easier (and aseptic/sterile) for the person scrubbing in, or assistant, to grab the item without breaking the sterile field

Question 11

What is this surgical instrument and what is its use?

Answer 11

backhaus towel clamp

it is used to hold surgical towels in place during the Sx of the patient

Question 12

What information should be provided on the outside of a surgical pack?

Answer 12

your initials, date, what is in the pack/type of Sx pack, (size gown if necessary)

Question 13

What is “Surgical Conscience” of the veterinary team related to asepsis?

Answer 13

Maintaining asepsis and reporting any breaks in aseptic/sterile techniques right away!