Sterility

Question 1

Instruments such as scalpel blades, that
come into contact with the skin should not
be reused

Question 2

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

Question 3

When removing contents from the
autoclave, the STSR must not touch the
edge of the sterilizer with the instruments,
trays, gown or gloves

Question 4

The inner edge of a heat-sealed peel pack
is considered the line between sterile and
nonsterile

Question 5

The inside of paper
wrappers containing
linens or other sterile
items is considered
sterile except for a 1
inch perimeter around
the outside edge of
the wrapper

Question 6

Sterile packages found in storage areas
for non sterile items must not be used

Question 7

If a sterile package that is wrapped in a
pervious woven material drops to the floor
this can allow implosion of air into the
package

Question 8

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

Question 9

Sterile packages and drapes should be
stored on smooth, clean, dry surface

Question 10

Unnecessary pressure should not be placed
on sterile packs to prevent forcing air out then
inward

Question 11

Towel clips tip are considered
contaminated if it punctures any draping
material and should be left in place until
the end of surgery

Question 12

The surgical gown is
considered sterile
from the waist to the
mid-chest line in front
and to 2 in above the
elbows

Question 13

During gowning, a
separate sterile table
should be used

Question 14

Members of the surgical team should sit
only when the entire surgical is performed
sitting down

Question 15

Movement economy is preferred around O.R.

Question 16

Movement within
the sterile field
should be kept to a
minimum to avoid
airborne
contamination

Question 17

A nonsterile team member must maintain
a minimum distance of 12 inches from a
sterile item, area or field

Question 18

Circulator should position only the lip of a
bottle over the sterile basin and maintain a
12 to 18 inches distance above the sterile
area

Question 19

The STSR must place
basins/ med cups near
the edge of the table

Question 20

Non sterile gloves
– Must be worn when contact with broken skin
or body fluids is expected outside the sterile
field
– Hand wash should be done following glove
removal