Chapter 12 Multiple Choice and True False Quiz

The ability to implement critical thinking activities provides the surgical technologist with the ability to:

Anticipate

Once properly attired and upon entering the restricted area, a person must perform a:

Basic hand wash

Whenever there is any question of sterility, the item in question is considered:

Contaminated

_____ is a systematic method of organizing one's thoughts and activities that enables one to make appropriate case management decisions.

Critical thinking

A(n) _____ could be performed prior to a gastrointestinal case.

Enema

All four towels are presented to the individual applying the drapes at one time.

False

The part of the operating room attire that is put on first is the:

Hair cover

The term _____ is used in relation to the microbial count when sterility is discussed for three main reasons.

Irreducible minimum

_____ cannot be sterilized.

Living tissue

Which of the following is a fomite?

Mayo stand

A patient should be told to be ___ after midnight or 6 to 8 hours prior to surgery.

NPO (nothing by mouth)

Chemical indicators only verify exposure to the sterilizing process; they are:

Not proof of sterility

All surgical team members must strictly adhere to the principles of asepsis and the practice of sterile technique. The moral integrity and honesty necessary to uphold these standards is called:

Surgical conscience

Patients should be instructed to leave _____ at home.

Valuables

Which of the following is NOT a principle of asepsis?

a. A sterile field is created for each surgical procedure. b. Movement in and around the sterile field must not compromise the sterile field. c. Sterile team members must be appropriately attired prior to entering the sterile field. d. A sterile team member must remain sterile for the entire case. Answer: A sterile team member must remain sterile for the entire case.

Which of the following is NOT part of the preoperative case management phase?

a. Preparing the operating room b. Preparing and handling medicines c. Creating and maintaining the sterile field d. Scrubbing and donning sterile attire Answer: Preparing and handling medicines

Which of the following is NOT part of the intraoperative case management phase?

a. Preparing the operating room for the next patient b. Maintaining the sterile field c. Passing instruments d. Preparing and handling medicines Answer: Preparing the operating room for the next patient

Any portion of the drape that falls below the waist or table level is not contaminated unless touched by a nonsterile entity.

false

Double gloving is not a Standard Precaution.

false

Drapes can be relocated as needed after their initial placement.

false

Following the drape application, the nonsterile team members take their places around the operating table and the furniture is moved into place.

false

The effective and efficient surgical technologist in the scrub role (STSR) always observes the procedure but does not have to pay attention to anatomy.

false

The fenestration is placed below the intended surgical site and slid into place.

false

The surgical technologist in the scrub role should pass two sponges to the field after the initial incision is made.

false

There are only three reasons why contamination may be ignored.

false

Which of the following is considered a vector?

fly

Prior to surgery, _____ should be removed.

nail polish

Which of the following is considered PPE?

pair of gloves

There are _____ principles of aseptic technique.

three

Drapes are not passed over nonsterile areas.

true

Four towels are used to outline the intended surgical site.

true

Nonperforating devices are used to secure cords and tubing to the drapes.

true

Normal anatomy is a statistical term; there are three general anatomical conditions.

true

Sterile gloved hands are covered by a cuff of the drape when extending the drape to the periphery of the sterile field.

true

The back table should be positioned to allow the surgical technologist in the scrub role to retrieve items without turning his or her back to the remainder of the sterile field.

true

The cautious handling of sharps is a Standard Precaution.

true

The first towel is placed on the side of the patient nearest the person applying the drapes.

true

The preoperative case management phase ends just prior to the initial incision.

true

Typically, a nonsterile team member will wear sterile gloves to hold an extremity elevated for prepping and draping.

true