Chapter 18 Quiz

Question 1

When is sterile field considered to be contaminated? Choose all that apply.

a.) tray is wet
b.) tray is not clean
c.) expired
d.) instrument is dropped below waist level

Answer 1

a.) tray is wet
b.) tray is not clean
c.) expired
d.) insrument is dropped below waist level

Question 2

What is the proper way to open a sterile tray?

a.) open flap away from you
b.) open flap toward you
c.) open right side first
d.) open left side first

Answer 2

a.) open flap away from you

Question 3

Splashing of soultions is allowed on sterile field/tray.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 3

b.) false

Question 4

Once gloving has started which part of the glove is considered to be nonsterile?

a.) outside of the cuff
b.) inside of the cuff
c.) fingers
d.) palm surface of the glove

Answer 4

b.) inside of the cuff

Question 5

Urinary catheters are based on even numbers in the french system.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 5

a.) true

Question 6

The area between the patient drape and the instrument table is called the sterile corridor.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 6

a.) true

Question 7

Urinary catheter bags should be kept where to prevent reflux of urine back in to the bladder?

a.) above the level of the bladder
b.) below the level of the bladder
c.) at the wrist
d.) at the patients feet

Answer 7

b.) below the level of the bladder

Question 8

Chest tubes are used to remove __________.

a.) fluid, blood, and air from the pleural cavity
b.) fluid only from the pleural cavity
c.) blood only from the pleural cavity
d.) air only from the pleural cavity

Answer 8

a.) fluid, blood and air from the pleural cavity

Question 9

Permanent pacemakers are elctromechanical devices inserted under the skin to regulate the pulse rate.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 9

a.) true

Question 10

Which of the following is the number one priority for good sterile technique?

a.) sterile drapes
b.) handwashing
c.) gowns
d.) saline solution

Answer 10

b.) handwashing