Question 1

When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,

Accepted Answer

A) it is acceptable to 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) it is acceptable to 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. B

Question 2

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

A) When using a sterile setup,avoid bending and reaching over it. 
B) Remove sterile forceps from their container and tap them on the edge so all the solution will fall off. 
C) 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. 
D) The solution in the forceps container should be checked regularly and added to when its level gets too low. 
A) When using a sterile setup,avoid bending and reaching over it. 
B) Remove sterile forceps from their container and tap them on the edge so all the solution will fall off. 
C) 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. 
D) The solution in the forceps container should be checked regularly and added to when its level gets too low. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) radiopaque contrast material. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) sterile water. 
D) mineral oil. 
A) radiopaque contrast material. 
B) carbon dioxide. 
C) sterile water. 
D) mineral oil. C

Question 4

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 5

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 after 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 after 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 6

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 7

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 unnecessary. 
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 unnecessary.

Question 8

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants,

Accepted Answer

A) gonadal protection is not important because the reproductive organs are yet to form. 
B) aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infant's weak immune system. 
C) the portable radiographic unit must be wiped down after the procedure within 24 hours. 
D) the radiographer should wash his or her hands before the procedure only. 
A) gonadal protection is not important because the reproductive organs are yet to form. 
B) aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infant's weak immune system. 
C) the portable radiographic unit must be wiped down after the procedure within 24 hours. 
D) the radiographer should wash his or her hands before the procedure only.

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 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 the unsterile assistant. 
A) a nonsterile circulating person pulls up the gown and fastens the back and waistband. 
B) the nonsterile person picks up the opened gown 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 the unsterile assistant.

Question 10

When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,

Accepted Answer

A) remember that 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 dark red color. 
C) the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain lower than the patient's chest level. 
D) all of the above are correct. 
A) remember that 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 dark red color. 
C) the exterior chamber of the assembly must remain lower than the patient's chest level. 
D) all of the above are correct.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) communication with the surgeon is critical to examination success. 
B) no two cases are ever the same,and routine surgical fluoroscopy is unlikely. 
C) technologists must be prepared for a stressful environment and using their highest critical thinking skills. 
D) all of the above are important. 
A) communication with the surgeon is critical to examination success. 
B) no two cases are ever the same,and routine surgical fluoroscopy is unlikely. 
C) technologists must be prepared for a stressful environment and using their highest critical thinking skills. 
D) all of the above are important.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of the scheduled procedure. 
B) remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile. 
C) keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level. 
D) remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be dried using an infrared lamp. 
A) establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of the scheduled procedure. 
B) remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile. 
C) keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level. 
D) remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be dried using an infrared lamp.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) sterility will be maintained using a "shower curtain" approach. 
B) sterile technique is unnecessary. 
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) sterile technique is unnecessary. 
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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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 17

All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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. 
B) insertion of central venous line. 
C) insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter. 
D) insertion of an angiographic catheter.

Question 18

The goal of aseptic technique is to

Accepted Answer

A) protect the radiographer from infection. 
B) protect the patient from pathogenic microbes. 
C) prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room. 
D) protect the surgical team from an infected patient. 
A) protect the radiographer from infection. 
B) protect the patient from pathogenic microbes. 
C) prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room. 
D) protect the surgical team from an infected patient.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) jewelry 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 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 20

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 12 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 12 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.

Exam 18: Aseptic Techniques

When establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape,

Which of the following represents good sterile technique?

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

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

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

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

When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgery,

When performing portable radiography on neonatal infants,

When gowning another person,

When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes,

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

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

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

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

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

When opening a sterile tray,your fingers

All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT

The goal of aseptic technique is to

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

When opening and pouring sterile solutions,

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