Fundamentals of Sterile Technique

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Choose the INCORRECT statement. Proper sterile technique: Eliminates all microorganisms in the procedure room, Is the key responsibility of all personnel, Helps prevent health care associated infection in patients and medical professionals, Includes wearing gowns, gloves, and surgical masks whose barriers performance is appropriate for the specific procedure being performed

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Eliminates all microorganisms in the procedure room

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A surgical mask should be worn at all the following times EXCEPT: During a lumbar puncture, During insertion of central venous catheter, When placing a peripheral venous catheter, In the presence of opened packs of sterile supplies

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When placing a peripheral venous catheter

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Which areas of a surgical gown are considered sterile?

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The front, from the chest to the level of the surgical field

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A sterile field includes which of the following?
The site surrounding an incision or tissue perforation,
Personnel in sterile attire,
Working areas and equipment covered with sterile drapes and drape accessories

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All of the above

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When opening a sterile package, the LAST flap to be opened should be: The flap to your left, The flap closest to you, The flap to your right, The flap farthest from you

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The flap closest to you

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Which is not a key aspect of sterile technique? Options: All articles used in a procedure have been sterilized previously, Moisture can cause contamination, All articles used in a procedure have not been sterilized, Tables are sterile only at table level

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All articles used in a procedure have not been sterilized

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Which is not a practice that reduces transmissible infections? Options: Wearing appropriate attire, Wearing footwear from outside the building, Practicing hand hygiene, Wearing surgical masks and other PPE

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Wearing footwear from outside the building

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When should hand hygiene occur?

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Before patient contact, After removing gloves, Before putting on gloves

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Which statement is not correct? Before introducing an object to a sterile field: Check for expiration date, Ensure packaging is intact

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Immediately open the package and hand to the scrub

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The term sterile is absolute; an item is either sterile or not sterile

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True