Question 1

What are the goals of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent healthcare-associated infections. 
B)  Keep sterile items sterile. 
C)  Maintain cleanliness. 
D)  Minimize contamination. 
E)  Reduce staff exposures. 
A)  Prevent healthcare-associated infections. 
B)  Keep sterile items sterile. 
C)  Maintain cleanliness. 
D)  Minimize contamination. 
E)  Reduce staff exposures.

Question 2

A person who is sterile drops his or her hands below the level of the waist. What action by the nurse in the Operating Room is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the person he or she is not sterile anymore. 
B)  Have an assistant set up another sterile field. 
C)  Document the incident in the client's chart. 
D)  Nothing; there is nothing wrong with this practice. 
A)  Tell the person he or she is not sterile anymore. 
B)  Have an assistant set up another sterile field. 
C)  Document the incident in the client's chart. 
D)  Nothing; there is nothing wrong with this practice.

Question 3

Which of the following does the student learn are principles of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterile only touches sterile. 
B)  The sterile field is monitored frequently. 
C)  A wet sterile barrier is no longer sterile. 
D)  Always face the sterile field. 
E)  Do not reach over a sterile field. 
A)  Sterile only touches sterile. 
B)  The sterile field is monitored frequently. 
C)  A wet sterile barrier is no longer sterile. 
D)  Always face the sterile field. 
E)  Do not reach over a sterile field.

Question 4

Which of the following are used in sterilization? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  High heat 
B)  Steam 
C)  Disinfectants 
D)  Isopropyl alcohol 
E)  Formaldehyde 
A)  High heat 
B)  Steam 
C)  Disinfectants 
D)  Isopropyl alcohol 
E)  Formaldehyde

What are the goals of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

A person who is sterile drops his or her hands below the level of the waist. What action by the nurse in the Operating Room is best?

Which of the following does the student learn are principles of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are used in sterilization? (Select all that apply.)

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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Exam 10: Sterile Technique

What are the goals of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

A person who is sterile drops his or her hands below the level of the waist. What action by the nurse in the Operating Room is best?

Which of the following does the student learn are principles of sterile technique? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are used in sterilization? (Select all that apply.)

Foundations of Safe Client Care

Personal Care and Hygiene

Vital Signs and Vital Measurements

Performing an Assessment

Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Tube Therapy

Supporting Mobility and Immobilization

Comfort Care

End-Of-Life Care

Airway and Breathing

Medication Administration

Venous Access

Central Venous Access

Bowel Management

Urinary Elimination

Wound Care

Perioperative Care

Advanced Respiratory Management

Advanced Cardiovascular Care

Advanced Neurologic Care

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