Question 1

Which of the statement is not true regarding sharps containers?

Accepted Answer

A) They are always located inside the hood. 
B) They are required for the disposal of needles and syringes. 
C) They should be replaced when two-thirds full. 
D) They must be picked up or delivered to an approved red bag or medical waste treatment site. 
A) They are always located inside the hood. 
B) They are required for the disposal of needles and syringes. 
C) They should be replaced when two-thirds full. 
D) They must be picked up or delivered to an approved red bag or medical waste treatment site.

Question 2

Which term means the opening of a needle?

Accepted Answer

A) Cap 
B) Bore 
C) Hub 
D) Shaft 
A) Cap 
B) Bore 
C) Hub 
D) Shaft

Question 3

One-half normal saline is:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5% sodium chloride 
B) 0.45% sodium chloride 
C) 0.45% normal saline 
D) None of the above 
A) 0.5% sodium chloride 
B) 0.45% sodium chloride 
C) 0.45% normal saline 
D) None of the above

Question 4

What percent isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning a horizontal laminar airflow hood?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 70 
C) 90 
D) 100 
A) 50 
B) 70 
C) 90 
D) 100

Question 5

Which type of hood provides the most protection for the preparer?

Accepted Answer

A) Horizontal flow hood 
B) Vertical flow hood 
C) Glove box 
D) All are equal if used properly 
A) Horizontal flow hood 
B) Vertical flow hood 
C) Glove box 
D) All are equal if used properly

Question 6

The rules regarding the inspection of IV hoods specify that they must be certified:

Accepted Answer

A) Once a year 
B) Once a month 
C) Only at installation 
D) And verified every 6 months or whenever they are moved 
A) Once a year 
B) Once a month 
C) Only at installation 
D) And verified every 6 months or whenever they are moved

Question 7

The most common gauge size(s) used for preparing IV medications is/are:

Accepted Answer

A) 16, 18, and 19 
B) 20 
C) 25 
D) all of the above 
A) 16, 18, and 19 
B) 20 
C) 25 
D) all of the above

Question 8

USP  contains guidelines that apply to:

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians 
B) Nurses 
C) Physicians 
D) All of the above 
A) Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians 
B) Nurses 
C) Physicians 
D) All of the above

Question 9

CSP stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Combination sterile products 
B) Compounded sterile products 
C) Combination sterile preparations 
D) Compounded sterile preparations 
A) Combination sterile products 
B) Compounded sterile products 
C) Combination sterile preparations 
D) Compounded sterile preparations

Question 10

Work in a horizontal flow hood should be performed at least _____ inches inside the hood.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10 
A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10

Question 11

What special consideration(s) must be addressed when preparing a nitroglycerin (NTG) IV?

Accepted Answer

A) An NTG IV must be prepared immediately before using. 
B) It can only be prepared by a pharmacist. 
C) An NTG IV must be placed in a glass container. 
D) All of the above are considerations. 
A) An NTG IV must be prepared immediately before using. 
B) It can only be prepared by a pharmacist. 
C) An NTG IV must be placed in a glass container. 
D) All of the above are considerations.

Question 12

Health care-associated infections are also called:

Accepted Answer

A) Hospital-induced infections 
B) Hospital-spread infections 
C) Health care-spread infections 
D) Nosocomial infections 
A) Hospital-induced infections 
B) Hospital-spread infections 
C) Health care-spread infections 
D) Nosocomial infections

Question 13

According to USP , the storage temperature for a pharmacy refrigerator should be:

Accepted Answer

A) 2° to 8° C 
B) 10° to 20° C 
C) 36° to 46° F 
D) A and C 
A) 2° to 8° C 
B) 10° to 20° C 
C) 36° to 46° F 
D) A and C

Question 14

What is the maximum volume (in millimeters) of a tension-type syringe?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 1 
C) 3 
D) 5 
A) 0.5 
B) 1 
C) 3 
D) 5

Question 15

What should a technician do if he or she touches the needle to anything unintended in the hood?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol it. 
B) Discard it, and replace it with a new one. 
C) Nothing; everything inside is sterile if properly cleaned. 
D) Let the first air blow on it for 10 seconds. 
A) Alcohol it. 
B) Discard it, and replace it with a new one. 
C) Nothing; everything inside is sterile if properly cleaned. 
D) Let the first air blow on it for 10 seconds.

Question 16

How many times may a filter needle be used before being replaced with a regular needle?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 10 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 10

Question 17

A HEPA filter traps all particles larger than _______ micrometers.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.2 
B) 0.5 
C) 10 
D) 100 
A) 0.2 
B) 0.5 
C) 10 
D) 100

Question 18

An IV bag that is infused over a specified amount of time but is not given IV push is called an:

Accepted Answer

A) IV drip 
B) IV infusion 
C) Intradermal bag 
D) A and B 
A) IV drip 
B) IV infusion 
C) Intradermal bag 
D) A and B

Exam 12: Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Which of the statement is not true regarding sharps containers?

Which term means the opening of a needle?

One-half normal saline is:

What percent isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning a horizontal laminar airflow hood?

Which type of hood provides the most protection for the preparer?

The rules regarding the inspection of IV hoods specify that they must be certified:

The most common gauge size(s) used for preparing IV medications is/are:

USP <797> contains guidelines that apply to:

CSP stands for:

Work in a horizontal flow hood should be performed at least _____ inches inside the hood.

What special consideration(s) must be addressed when preparing a nitroglycerin (NTG) IV?

Health care-associated infections are also called:

According to USP <797>, the storage temperature for a pharmacy refrigerator should be:

What is the maximum volume (in millimeters) of a tension-type syringe?

What should a technician do if he or she touches the needle to anything unintended in the hood?

How many times may a filter needle be used before being replaced with a regular needle?

A HEPA filter traps all particles larger than _______ micrometers.

An IV bag that is infused over a specified amount of time but is not given IV push is called an:

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