Aseptic Technique

Question 1

What basic guidelines for surgical hand scrub procedures and surgical gowning and gloving procedures called?

Answer 1

Aseptic Technique

Question 2

Once gowned what areas are considered nonsterile?

Answer 2

Neckline, shoulders, under the arms, back, and sleeve cuffs

Question 3

Once gowned what areas are considered to be sterile?

Answer 3

Front of chest to the level of the sterile field, sleeves from 2 inches above the elbow down to the cuffs

Question 4

What table holds antiseptic and irrigation solutions, gauze, applicators and appropriate anesthesia solutions, needles and syringes?

Answer 4

Preparation “Prep” Table

Question 5

What table holds necessary towels, gowns, gloves, needed for the surgeon and scrub technician?

Answer 5

Back Table

Question 6

What tray sits closest to the operative site which the instruments are arranged?

Answer 6

Mayo Stand

Question 7

Who sits up, prime, test and positions auxiliary equipment required to complete the procedure?

Answer 7

Circulating Personal

Question 8

What equipment are considered to be an auxiliary equipment?

Answer 8

Phacoemulsifation machine, Victrectomy unit, foot pedal, bipolar cautery, overhead light, and operating microscopes

Question 9

What is the first thing you should put on before putting on srub attire?

Answer 9

Head coverings

Question 10

What is placed on top of the sterile gown?

Answer 10

Sterile towel to dry the hands throughly before putting on the gown

Question 11

What is the proper way to remove a gown after a procedure?

Answer 11

By pulling downward from the shoulders, with the sleeves turning inside out as the gown is pulled off the arms with the gloves turned inside out and removed also