Patient Care CH-17 Test

7. 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

6. 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

3. While opening a sterile tray, your fingers: a. Must never touch the inside of the tray b. Must be covered with sterile gloves c. May not touch any cloth content d. May not touch any metal content

A. Must never touch the inside of the tray

5. You are about to assist with a sterile procedure. In scrubbing for the procedure it is important to: a. Scrub the fingers completely, as well as the front and back of your hands, for 3 minutes b. Use a surgical antimicrobial solution such as alcohol or antiseptic soap c. Tightly wrap surgical tape around your rings and watch after scrubbing d. Keep your arms down when scrubbing to prevent fluids running up your arm

A. Scrub the fingers completely, as well as the front and back of your hands, for 3 minutes

8. When putting on a pair of sterile gloves using the self-gloving, open technique: a. The first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand, being careful not to touch the outside of the glove b. The glove package is open and positioned so the wearer crosses his or her arm over the left glove to reach for the right glove c. The remaining glove is grabbed by the outside and placed on the unsterile hand, now making it sterile d. Jewelry may remain on during gloving

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

2. 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

1. The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with: a. Radiopaque contrast material b. Mineral Oil c. Sterile water d. Carbon dioxide

C. Sterial water

10. 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

9. 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 d. All of the above are important

D. All of the above are important

4. 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 three times before pouring c. Show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring d. Both B and C are appropriate

D. Both B and C are appropriate