Surgical Asepsis & Hand Hygiene- Chap 20

Question 1

Before you do anything, you must first …

Answer 1

WASH YOUR HANDS

Question 2

To ensure sterility of items,

Answer 2

Make sure item is not expired
Ensure all items are sealed in package

Question 3

Always face sterile field and dont reach across it. T or F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Sterile to Sterile only. What happens if you break sterility?

Answer 4

You must correct your contamination immediately

Question 5

Sterile equipment must be kept?

Answer 5

Above waist

Question 6

Drapes hanging off the edge are considered sterile. T or F

Answer 6

False; it is unsterile for drapes to hang off table

Question 7

Open, unused sterile articles are no longer sterile after the procedure. T or F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Does moisture cause contamination?

Answer 8

Yes bc microorganisms travel more easily through moist environments.

Question 9

You can turn your back to sterile field. T or F

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Package should be opened AWAY from you. T or F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Do you need a mask when doing a sterile procedure?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

There is a 1 inch border around sterile drape. T or F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

How should you carry soiled linen and where should you place it?

Answer 13

Away from uniform; place on covered surface. NOT on floor

Question 14

How should u drop items onto the sterile field?

Answer 14

From 6 inches above

Question 15

Field should be completely set up before donning sterile gloves? T or F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Order of Donning PPE

Answer 16

Hand wash
Gown
Mask
Goggles
Gloves

Question 17

Order of Doffing PPE

Answer 17

Gloves/ hand wash
Goggles/face shield
Gown
Mask/Respirator

Question 18

When should hand hygiene be performed?

Answer 18

beginning & end of the shift; before between contact with pt’s
before & after contact with dressings, wounds, specimens, or bedclothes;
before performing any procedures; before administering medication; After contact with patient secretions before and after using the bathroom;
after removing gloves;
before eating.

Question 19

Personal protective equipment should be removed with the most contaminated items (gloves) removed first. T or F

Answer 19

True