Part 1

Question 1

what occurs before aseptic technique

Answer 1

sterile technique

Question 2

Represents when equipment is cleaned and sterilized of any microorganisms

Answer 2

sterile technique

Question 3

what is used to decrease contamination and utilize equipment that is sterilized and used during surgery

Answer 3

aseptic technique

Question 4

equipment in sterile field should be ______ sterile

Answer 4

entirely

Question 5

equipment previously sterile become non sterile when

Answer 5

in contact with non sterile objects

Question 6

sterile items held below or placed below ______ are deemed non sterile

Answer 6

waist

Question 7

sterile objects placed in _____ _____ may become non sterile due to airborne microorganisms

Answer 7

continued exposure

Question 8

packages with sterile supplies become non sterile when packages are

Answer 8

ripped, punctured, or moistened

Question 9

_____ margin is non sterile on sterile drapes in surgery

Answer 9

1in

Question 10

unsure if object is sterile it is deemed

Answer 10

non sterile

Question 11

once sterilized objects can’t come into contact with

Answer 11

non sterile people or objects

Question 12

how can sterile field be contaminated

Answer 12

breeches such as sneezing, laughing, heavy traffic etc.

Question 13

what is one of the most vital components in pre operative care

Answer 13

hand hygiene

Question 14

when does the surgical team perform hand hygiene

Answer 14

before/after patient contact, touching non sterile objects, suspected contamination

Question 15

non sterile personnel must avoid what

Answer 15

Reaching over or touching sterile objects

Question 16

how to maintain sterile field

Answer 16

use drapes, covers, and barriers

Question 17

what does the surgical scrub remove

Answer 17

transient and resident microorganisms

Question 18

what is a preference card

Answer 18

detailed list of the surgeon’s specific requirements for a certain surgery

Question 19

categories on surgeon’s preference card

Answer 19

procedure name, name of surgeon, position of pt, specific draping, prep of skin, essential equipment

Question 20

Preoperative documentation requirements

Answer 20

informed consent, advanced directives, medical history, allergies, labs, pt identification

Question 21

Bariatric patient needs

Answer 21

larger table, additional help with transferring and positioning

Question 22

geriatric patient needs

Answer 22

anesthetic considerations, evaluate frailty, complete understanding

Question 23

pediatric requirements

Answer 23

special equipment, lack of development

Question 24

autoimmune disorders, geriatrics,pediatrics, drug addicts, alcoholics, underwent surgery and organ transplant patients are all considered what

Answer 24

immunocompromised

Question 25

What can have a slow onset up to 72 hrs after surgery?

Answer 25

Allergies

Question 26

What to do if patient has a latex allergy?

Answer 26

Latex items should be removed from OR no less than 3hrs before surgery

Question 27

Penicillin allergies also contraindicate what group of medicines

Answer 27

Cephalosporins