Exam 1

Question 1

Principle 1

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A sterile field is created for each surgical procedure

Question 2

If in doubt about the sterility of an item

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consider it non-sterile and DO NOT USE IT.

Question 3

The Sterile field should be created as close as possible to the time of use and be monitored at all times.

Answer 3

As time passes, a sterile filed may become contaminated by error or airborne.

Question 4

If a case is switched to another OR,

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do not cover the sterile field with a with a sterile drape to move,because it is impossible to remove the drape without contaminating the sterile supplies and instruments.

Question 5

The surgical Technologist must check the chemical indicators

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to ensure the instruments have been exposed to the sterilizer

Question 6

Instruments that come into contact with the skin of a patient

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should not be reused

Question 7

For clean-contaminated and contaminated procedures,

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separate setups should be used for the clean and dirty portions of the procedure.

Question 8

When removing contents from the autoclave,

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do not touch the edge of the sterilizer with the instruments, instrument tray, gown, OR GLOVES

Question 9

The inner edge of a heat-sealed peel pack

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is considered the line between sterile and nonsterile

Question 10

The inside of paper wrappers containing sterile items is considered sterile except

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for a 1-inch perimeter around the outside edge of the wrapper.

Question 11

The circulator is responsible for opening a sterile package using

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aseptic technique to prevent contamination of the enclosed sterile items.

Question 12

The top of a sterile, draped table is the

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only portion that is considered sterile

Question 13

Any item extending or falling below the table edge is

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considered nonsterile

Question 14

Once sterile drapes have been placed,

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they should not be repositioned

Question 15

The integrity of sterile packages must be

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checked before opening

Question 16

Sterile packages found in storage areas commonly used to store nonsterile items

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must not be used

Question 17

If a sterile packaged that is wrapped in a pervious woven material drops to the floor,

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this can allow for the implosion of air into the package.

Question 18

Punctures, tears, or strike-through

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comprises the sterility of drapes

Question 19

If a permeable drape covers a table or sterile field and any liquid penetrates the drape either from above or below,

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the drape must be considered contaminated.

Question 20

Sterile packages and drapes should be stored on

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smooth, clean, dry surfaces to prevent damage to packaging materials.

Question 21

Unnecessary pressure should not be placed on sterile packs in order to

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prevent forcing out air and allowing air to be pulled inward.

Question 22

If towel clips used on the sterile field puncture any draping material,

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the tips of the instrument must be considered contaminated and should be left in place until the end of the procedure.