Aseptic Technique, HH, Line Rec & LEP

What part of a gown is considered sterile?

• Chest to level of sterile field

• The back

• Sleeves from 2 inches above elbow to cuff

• Gown cuffs after sterile gloves are donned

Answer explanation

Cuffs are considered contaminated once the original gloves are donned

T/F

Sterile items can be opened for multiple patients at a time.

• True

• False

T/F

We can still use a sterile item if wetness is present.

• True

• False

What should be verified on implants before being opened?

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Implant type

• Size

• Expiration date

• Sterility Integrity

If there is ever any doubt about the sterility of an item, what should you do?

• Throw it out

• Ask the anesthestist

• Use it anyway

• Use it, but tell the surgeon so they can give more antibiotics

When should sterile fields be set up?

• At least 2 hours before the surgery

• As close as possible to the time of use

• Ideally, the night before

Can you walk between two sterile fields?

• Yes

• No

What's the minimum distance from the sterile field that should be obtained?

• 24 inches

• 18 inches

• 6 inches

• 12 inches

T/F

If you have just been in a room of a patient with C-Diff and your hands are not visibly soiled, you can use hand sanitizer to clean your hands.

• True

• Fasle

T/F

You do not have to perform hand hygiene after doffing gloves.

• True

• False