Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore the contamination as it is their responsibility to know their own contamination. 
B)  Remain silent so as not to jeopardize the case and complete a sentinel event report afterward. 
C)  Confirm the contamination with a second person,and if there is agreement,inform the radiologist. 
D)  Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately. 
A)  Ignore the contamination as it is their responsibility to know their own contamination. 
B)  Remain silent so as not to jeopardize the case and complete a sentinel event report afterward. 
C)  Confirm the contamination with a second person,and if there is agreement,inform the radiologist. 
D)  Make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately. D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used. 
B)  a suction pump is attached to the drainage bag to ensure bladder emptying. 
C)  the patient is taught how to remove and replace the Foley using aseptic techniques. 
D)  the catheter will most likely not have an inflatable balloon end. 
A)  a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used. 
B)  a suction pump is attached to the drainage bag to ensure bladder emptying. 
C)  the patient is taught how to remove and replace the Foley using aseptic techniques. 
D)  the catheter will most likely not have an inflatable balloon end. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Front to back 
B)  Back to front 
C)  Back to back 
D)  Front to front 
A)  Front to back 
B)  Back to front 
C)  Back to back 
D)  Front to front C

Question 4

When opening a sterile tray,your fingers

Accepted Answer

A)  may not touch any metal content. 
B)  must be covered with sterile gloves. 
C)  may not touch any cloth content. 
D)  must never touch the inside of the tray. 
A)  may not touch any metal content. 
B)  must be covered with sterile gloves. 
C)  may not touch any cloth content. 
D)  must never touch the inside of the tray.

Question 5

When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,

Accepted Answer

A)  the chest drainage system has three compartments: collection chamber,water seal chamber,and suction control chamber. 
B)  check for the color of the drainage and report any pale amber color indicating serous fluid. 
C)  the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain higher than the patient's chest level to prevent retrograde flow. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  the chest drainage system has three compartments: collection chamber,water seal chamber,and suction control chamber. 
B)  check for the color of the drainage and report any pale amber color indicating serous fluid. 
C)  the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain higher than the patient's chest level to prevent retrograde flow. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  tightly wrap surgical tape around your rings and watch,before scrubbing. 
B)  keep your arms down when scrubbing to prevent fluids running up your arm. 
C)  scrub the fingers completely,as well as the front and back of your hands,for 3 minutes. 
D)  use a surgical antimicrobial solution such as alcohol or antiseptic soap. 
A)  tightly wrap surgical tape around your rings and watch,before scrubbing. 
B)  keep your arms down when scrubbing to prevent fluids running up your arm. 
C)  scrub the fingers completely,as well as the front and back of your hands,for 3 minutes. 
D)  use a surgical antimicrobial solution such as alcohol or antiseptic soap.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  jewelry must be wrapped in skin tape and may remain on during gloving. 
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 first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand,being careful not the touch the outside of the glove. 
D)  the remaining glove is grabbed by the outside and placed on the unsterile hand,making it sterile. 
A)  jewelry must be wrapped in skin tape and may remain on during gloving. 
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 first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand,being careful not the touch the outside of the glove. 
D)  the remaining glove is grabbed by the outside and placed on the unsterile hand,making it sterile.

Question 8

When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,

Accepted Answer

A)  reach over the sterile field to minimize reach and air motion. 
B)  all drape items must be clean and dry. 
C)  inspect the expiration date to determine if you are using the sterile pack within 36 hours of the expiration date. 
D)  open the sterile package with the top flap set to open toward the person opening the pack. 
A)  reach over the sterile field to minimize reach and air motion. 
B)  all drape items must be clean and dry. 
C)  inspect the expiration date to determine if you are using the sterile pack within 36 hours of the expiration date. 
D)  open the sterile package with the top flap set to open toward the person opening the pack.

Question 9

When gowning another person,

Accepted Answer

A)  a nonsterile circulating person pulls up the gown and fastens the back and waistband. 
B)  the nonsterile person picks up the opened gown from behind,and hands it to the sterile person. 
C)  sterile masks are unnecessary. 
D)  the sterile person grabs the gown by the waist and wraps it around their waist with the assistance from the unsterile person. 
A)  a nonsterile circulating person pulls up the gown and fastens the back and waistband. 
B)  the nonsterile person picks up the opened gown from behind,and hands it to the sterile person. 
C)  sterile masks are unnecessary. 
D)  the sterile person grabs the gown by the waist and wraps it around their waist with the assistance from the unsterile person.

Question 10

When performing dressing changes,it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  working on the dressing change as a single person is highly recommended to prevent contamination. 
B)  dressing changes can be performed once there is a color change on the dressing surface. 
C)  if the wound is purulent,gowns are recommended. 
D)  sterile gowns are only needed if the wound is openly draining. 
A)  working on the dressing change as a single person is highly recommended to prevent contamination. 
B)  dressing changes can be performed once there is a color change on the dressing surface. 
C)  if the wound is purulent,gowns are recommended. 
D)  sterile gowns are only needed if the wound is openly draining.

Question 11

When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery,

Accepted Answer

A)  the image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility. 
B)  the surgery team members operate the fluoroscopy unit. 
C)  the C-arm is disinfected and considered sterile. 
D)  sterile technique is only needed when the C-arm is over the patient's surgical incision. 
A)  the image receptor and C-arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility. 
B)  the surgery team members operate the fluoroscopy unit. 
C)  the C-arm is disinfected and considered sterile. 
D)  sterile technique is only needed when the C-arm is over the patient's surgical incision.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sterile person may touch only what is sterile. 
B)  Create sterile fields early in the morning while equipment is clean and equipment is clean. 
C)  A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile. 
D)  If a solution soaks through a sterile field to a nonsterile field,the wet area must be redraped. 
A)  A sterile person may touch only what is sterile. 
B)  Create sterile fields early in the morning while equipment is clean and equipment is clean. 
C)  A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile. 
D)  If a solution soaks through a sterile field to a nonsterile field,the wet area must be redraped.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the techniques are the same as gowning for medical asepsis. 
B)  sterile gloves must be put on outside of the sterile work area. 
C)  after gowning,the front of the gown down to the waist,and the sleeves are considered sterile. 
D)  when passing a sterile team member,you must pass each other face to face in order to see any contamination. 
A)  the techniques are the same as gowning for medical asepsis. 
B)  sterile gloves must be put on outside of the sterile work area. 
C)  after gowning,the front of the gown down to the waist,and the sleeves are considered sterile. 
D)  when passing a sterile team member,you must pass each other face to face in order to see any contamination.

Question 14

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the cap and place it on a corner of the sterile field with the lid down. 
B)  wipe up any spills of solution using a sterile towel. 
C)  hold the bottle approximately 6 inches above the basin when pouring to form a steady stream of fluid. 
D)  hold the bottle with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the label. 
A)  remove the cap and place it on a corner of the sterile field with the lid down. 
B)  wipe up any spills of solution using a sterile towel. 
C)  hold the bottle approximately 6 inches above the basin when pouring to form a steady stream of fluid. 
D)  hold the bottle with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the label.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hold the catheter within the bladder. 
B)  present the backflow of urine into the ureters. 
C)  permit its visualization under fluoroscopy. 
D)  induce the stimulus for voiding. 
A)  hold the catheter within the bladder. 
B)  present the backflow of urine into the ureters. 
C)  permit its visualization under fluoroscopy. 
D)  induce the stimulus for voiding.

Question 16

All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques except

Accepted Answer

A)  insertion of barium enema tip. 
B)  insertion of central venous line. 
C)  insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter. 
D)  insertion of an angiographic catheter. 
A)  insertion of barium enema tip. 
B)  insertion of central venous line. 
C)  insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter. 
D)  insertion of an angiographic catheter.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The tightness of the wrapping 
B)  Type of material used to wrap the package 
C)  Expiration date 
D)  Way the package is folded 
A)  The tightness of the wrapping 
B)  Type of material used to wrap the package 
C)  Expiration date 
D)  Way the package is folded

Question 18

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place,

Accepted Answer

A)  the drainage bag should be placed at the same level or higher than the bladder. 
B)  avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder. 
C)  it is advisable to clamp the tubing to do a lengthy small bowel study. 
D)  never let the volume of urine fill more than 30% of the collection bag capacity. 
A)  the drainage bag should be placed at the same level or higher than the bladder. 
B)  avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder. 
C)  it is advisable to clamp the tubing to do a lengthy small bowel study. 
D)  never let the volume of urine fill more than 30% of the collection bag capacity.

Question 19

Hazardous drug-related waste materials

Accepted Answer

A)  include only pharmaceuticals,to prevent needle perforations through the collection bag. 
B)  deal with bodily discharges such as sputum and feces. 
C)  are collected in clear bags for identification. 
D)  require the labeling of needle containers and breakable items of hazardous waste. 
A)  include only pharmaceuticals,to prevent needle perforations through the collection bag. 
B)  deal with bodily discharges such as sputum and feces. 
C)  are collected in clear bags for identification. 
D)  require the labeling of needle containers and breakable items of hazardous waste.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sterility will be maintained using a "shower curtain" approach. 
B)  snap covers are not recommended. 
C)  the surgeon can reach through the curtain and move the C-arm manually. 
D)  an additional sterile towel is positioned over the incision site and then removed when the C-arm is brought into the field of view for imaging. 
A)  sterility will be maintained using a "shower curtain" approach. 
B)  snap covers are not recommended. 
C)  the surgeon can reach through the curtain and move the C-arm manually. 
D)  an additional sterile towel is positioned over the incision site and then removed when the C-arm is brought into the field of view for imaging.

Exam 18: Aseptic Techniques

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

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

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

When opening a sterile tray,your fingers

When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,

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

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

When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,

When gowning another person,

When performing dressing changes,it is important to remember that

When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery,

Which of the following statements is false?

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

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

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

All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques except

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

When handling a patient with a Foley catheter in place,

Hazardous drug-related waste materials

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

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