Patient Care CH-17 & 18 Test

When gowning another person: a. A nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband b. Sterile masks are unnecessary c. The nonsterile person picks up the open gown and hands it to the sterile person d. The sterile person grabs the gown by the waist and wraps it around the unsterile assistant

A. A nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband

When gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure, it is important to remember that: a. After gowning, the front of the gown down to the waist, and the sleeves are considered sterile b. The techniques are the same as gowning for medical asepsis c. When passing a sterile team member, you must pass each other face to face in order to see any contamination d. Sterile gloves must be put on outside of the sterile work area

A. After gowning, the front of the gown downto the waist, and the sleeves are considered sterile

12. All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT: A. Barium enema examination B. Insertion of central venous line C. Insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter D. Insertion of an angiographic catheter

A. Barium enema examination

Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile b. Create sterile fields early in the morning while staff members are fresh and equipment is clean c. A sterile person may touch only what is sterile d. If a solution soaks through a sterile field to a nonsterile field, the wet area must be re-draped

B. Create sterile fields early in the morning while staff members are fresh and equipment is clean

Which of the following represents good sterile technique? a. Any sterile supplies added to a sterile tray, such as cotton balls, should be returned to their containers if not used, as such waste is inefficient and costly b. The solution in the forceps container should be checked regularly and added to when its level gets too low c. When using a sterile setup, avoid bending or reaching over it d. Remove sterile forceps from their container and tap them on the edge so all the solution will fall off

C. When using a sterile setup, avoid bending or reaching over it

Sterile area must be:

Clean and Dry

If you assume something is unsterile:

Consider it is unsterile and get a new one.

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

Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately

Purpose of aseptic technique is to:

Reduce microbes

The use of water-soluble contrast agent such as Gastrografin for a colon examination is warranted for patients with: a. Pancreatitis b. Polyps c. A possible bowel perforation d. Diverticulosis

c. A possible bowel perforation

Nasogastric (NG) tubes are inserted through the patient's _____ with the end of the tube placed in the _____. a. Mouth, duodenum b. Oropharynx; stomach c. Nasopharynx; stomach d. Mouth; ileum

c. Nasopharynx; stomach

1. Nasogastric (NG) tubes are inserted with the patient in the _____ position. a. Trendelenburg b. Sims' c. Recumbent, prone d. High Fowler's

d. High Fowler's

When performing a barium enema examination: a. Show the patient the entire volume of enema solution to prepare them for the study b. Encourage the patient to use short breaths or gasps and to tighten abdominal movements, similar to a bowel movement c. Continue emptying the barium solution as the patient cramps to encourage peristalsis d. Suspend the enema bag above the table at a height no greater than 30 inches

d. Suspend the enema bag above the table at a height no greater than 30 inches