M19.6 Sterile Compounding

Multiple Choice

What are the key components of maintaining a contamination-free environment in sterile compounding?

• Consistent technique

• Personal hygiene

• Clean workspace

• Patient harm prevention

Multiple Select

What are the key components involved in maintaining sterility? (select all that apply)

• Proper trash disposal

• Hand hygiene

• Garb in the correct order

• Following personal policies

Open Ended

What should employees do if they notice unsafe conditions during aseptic procedures?

Multiple Select

What responsibilities do employers have in ensuring aseptic technique is followed? (select all that apply)

• Create policies

• Provide training

• Enforce rules

• Monitor employees

Multiple Select

What are some reasons why errors occur in a sterile compounding environment? (select all that apply)

• Poor communication

• Incomplete training

• Following facility policy

• Time pressure or distractions

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for maintaining a controlled environment in the context of compounding sterile preparations (CSPs)?

• To reduce dust and dirt

• To ensure patient safety

• To increase traffic near the hood

• To prevent contamination of CSPs

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Segregated Compounding Area (SCA) in relation to heavy traffic?

• To increase traffic flow

• To reduce contamination risk

• To enhance visibility

• To store materials

Multiple Choice

What items should be gathered on a cart before entering the area?

• Food and drinks

• All items needed

• Only essential equipment

• Pens and pencils

Multiple Choice

What is the proper disposal method for sharps like needles and broken glass?

• Normal trash

• Puncture-proof sharps boxes

• Recycling

• Incineration

Multiple Choice

What materials are included in biomedical waste disposal?

• Packaging from sterile supplies

• Materials contaminated with chemotherapy meds

• Empty vials

• Normal trash

Multiple Choice

What should be done with packaging from sterile supplies such as needles and syringes?

• Dispose in normal trash

• Recycle

• Burn

• Bury underground

Multiple Choice

What color-coded container should be used for cytotoxic waste?

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

Multiple Choice

What should you follow for document destruction?

• HIPAA and facility policy

• Only facility policy

• Only HIPAA

• No specific policy

Multiple Choice

What are the steps toward compliance in aseptic technique?

• Training personnel in aseptic technique

• Environmental monitoring of microbial surfaces

• Facility remodeling & cleaning upgrades

• Evaluation through observation

Multiple Choice

What should be done to ensure proper glove disinfection during compounding?

• Reapply 70% isopropyl alcohol periodically during compounding

• Use gloves only once and discard them

• Wash hands with soap and water after every use

• Wear gloves without any disinfection

Reorder

What is the correct order of garbing practice from dirtiest to cleanest?

• Shoe covers

• Face mask

• Hair or head cover

• Non-shedding gown

• Sterile Gloves

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

What are the steps to properly wear gloves when compounding in Aseptic Isolators?

• Wear gloves inside arm slots

• Place gloves over gauntlets

• Follow hand hygiene rules

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the correct direction to wipe the work surface in a laminar-flow hood?

• From front edge to HEPA filter

• From HEPA filter to front edge

• In circular motions

• From side to side

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum frequency for cleaning the ceilings?

• Daily

• Bi-monthly

• Monthly

• Weekly