5014 Operating Theatre Imaging

Select the false option regarding a sterile field

• Created by aseptic drapes

• Free of microorganisms

• Sterilised materials and techniques

• Increases risk of infection during surgery

______ techniques are procedures or practices carefully followed by theatre staff to prevent / minimise the risk of introducing pathogens and infection into the patient’s body

There are role classifications according to one's function in the operating theatre. Select the false option.

• Sterile members

• Technical members

• Non-sterile members

I am a surgical assistant, which of the following does not apply to me?

• I am a non-sterile team member

• I handle only sterile items/surfaces

• I establish the sterile field

• I must adhere to full aseptic technique

As a radiographer, we are a ___-______ team member

What is FALSE regarding maintaining the sterile field?

• Immediate notification should be made when compromised

• We can bring our machine in between 2 sterile fields so long as we don't touch it

• We should not lean over or reach across a sterile field

• We should not turn our back toward the sterile field

Select the incorrect: When handling imaging equipment in theatre, we should

• Secure drapes to prevent them from slipping during imaging

• Ensure sterile drapes are applied correctly without gaps or tears

• Only cover equipment when the surgeon instructs us to

• Cover with sterile drapes BEFORE entering sterile field

Sterile drapes are single use and should be disposed of in designated biohazard bins.

• True

• False

I am the more modern system

• "C" with x-ray tube and Image Intensifier

• Flat panel image receptor

The C-arm allows for r____ t____ visualisation of anatomical structures and live fluoro screening