Ch. 17, 18

When performing dressing changes, it is important to remember that: a) working with a team member is beneficial b) dressing changes must be performed after a physician orders the procedure c) if the wound is purulent, gowns are recommended

all of the above

When performing radiologic exams on patients with chest tubes:

all of the above are correct

During surgical procedures using a portable C-arm, it is important to remember that:

all of the above are important

When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape:

all drape items must be clean and dry

The goal of aseptic technique is to:

protect the patient from pathogenic microbes

A common neonatal chest disorder requiring portable radiography is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). Radiographs are taken to visualize the chest for respiratory distress and in doing so the imaging professional should

1, 2, 4 and 5 only

When gowning another person:

a nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband

When a Foley catheter system is inserted into a patient for an expected period of 4 to 6 weeks:

a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used

When gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure it is important to remember that

after gowning the front of the gown down to the waist and sleeves are considered sterile

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants:

aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infant's weak immune system

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place:

avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder

Two people in sterile attire should pass each other in which of the following ways?

back to back

When opening and pouring sterile solutions: a) both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile b) confirm the solution name and strength 3 times before pouring c) show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring

both b and c are appropriate

If the sterility of an object is unknown, which of the following should be done?

consider the object unsterile and do not use it

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

create sterile fields early in the morning while staff members are fresh and equipment is clean

Which of the following should be examined first when a sterile package is used?

expiration date

When opening and pouring sterile solutions:

hold the bottle with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the label

The purpose of the inflatable balloon portion at the tip of the Foley catheter is to:

hold the catheter within the bladder

When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to:

keep sterile gloves in sight and above waist level

If you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove, which of the following should you do?

make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately

When opening a sterile tray your fingers:

must never touch the inside of the tray

The role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to:

operate fluoroscopy for the physician as he or she guides the pacemaker into position

You are about to assist with a sterile procedure. In scrubbing for the procedure it is important to:

scrub the fingers completely as well as the front and back of your hands for 3 minutes

The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with:

sterile water

When using a portable C-arm for a surgical hip pinning:

sterility will be maintained using a "shower curtain" approach

When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery:

the IR and C-arm are drapes with a snap cover for sterility

When putting on a pair of sterile gloves using the self-gloving open technique:

the first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand, being careful not to touch the outside of the glove

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

when using a sterile setup avoid bending or reaching over it