The Sterile Environment Pt 4

Question 1

Always ensure the pass-through doors between the buffer and ante area are ____ opened at the same time.

Answer 1

NEVER

Question 2

The ____ room is the area for handwashing, garbing, gathering of components needed, order entry, labeling, and other activities

Answer 2

ante room

Question 3

The ____ area is where the actual aseptic manipulations of CSPs take place

Answer 3

buffer area

Question 4

The most common form of contamination is ____ contamination.

Answer 4

touch

Question 5

The high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter should never be touched, cleaned, or sprayed with ____. The air is unidirectional and smooth, which provides a constant flow of first air for compounding.

Answer 5

alcohol

Question 6

____ sites (such as the tops of vials and needle surfaces) should always be exposed to first air to avoid contamination from particles allowed to linger in the air

Answer 6

Critical

Question 7

Surfaces (such as needles, syringe plungers, or vial tops) should be exposed to first air at ____

Answer 7

all times

Question 8

The hood should be turned on at least ____ minutes before use

Answer 8

30