PHM 250 Test Questions & Answers | 2026/2027
Why is it important for sterile compounding personnel to keep their fingernails closely
trimmed ?
To make it easier to eradicate bacteria under the nails .
What is the minimum time period for a basic aseptic hand - washing procedure with an
antimicrobial agent ?
30 seconds
What is the difference between a basic aseptic hand washing and a complete aseptic hand
washing ?
Pharmacy personnel do not use a surgical scrub / brush for basic aseptic hand washing , and they
use a surgical scrub sponge / brush for a complete aseptic hand washing
Which of the following items is the best choice for footwear in a sterile compounding
facility ?
walking or running shoes
What is the function of goggles ?
To protect against harsh disinfectants that are used in the clean room and To protect against
hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy .
An IV technician is about to perform a complete aseptic hand washing . Which of the
following processes outlines the correct procedure to alternate between hands .
, 1 ) clean fingernails with nail pick and scrub under nails ; 2 ) cleanse the fingers and palm ; 3 )
cleanse the back of hand ; 4 ) clean the forearm .: 5 ) dispose of the surgical scrub sponge / brush
.
Which situation allows sterile compounding personnel to cleanse their hands with sterile ,
foamed 70 % IPA rather than performing a complete aseptic hand washing ?
Upon entering the anteroom , before donning PPE
The most common source of contamination in preparation of parenteral products is touch
contamination ,. Which action by sterile compounding personnel is a likely cause of this
type of contamination ?
incorrect aseptic hand washing
What is the purpose of donning sterile gloves after a complete aseptic hand washing
To discourage the growth of microorganisms inside the warm , moist gloves
Which of the following hand cleansers is most commonly used by sterile compounding
technicians when performing a complete aseptic hand washing ?
Chloroxylenol
Which of the following procedures is considered best practice for garbing ?
To cleanse the hands with sterile , foamed 70 % IPA ; put on shoe covers ; reapply sterile ,
foamed 70 % IPA , put on a hair cover ; reapply sterile , foamed 70 % IPA ; and then put on a
face mack and a beard cover ( if appropriate ) .
How is a surgical scrub sponge / brush used in an aseptic hand - washing procedure ?
Why is it important for sterile compounding personnel to keep their fingernails closely
trimmed ?
To make it easier to eradicate bacteria under the nails .
What is the minimum time period for a basic aseptic hand - washing procedure with an
antimicrobial agent ?
30 seconds
What is the difference between a basic aseptic hand washing and a complete aseptic hand
washing ?
Pharmacy personnel do not use a surgical scrub / brush for basic aseptic hand washing , and they
use a surgical scrub sponge / brush for a complete aseptic hand washing
Which of the following items is the best choice for footwear in a sterile compounding
facility ?
walking or running shoes
What is the function of goggles ?
To protect against harsh disinfectants that are used in the clean room and To protect against
hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy .
An IV technician is about to perform a complete aseptic hand washing . Which of the
following processes outlines the correct procedure to alternate between hands .
, 1 ) clean fingernails with nail pick and scrub under nails ; 2 ) cleanse the fingers and palm ; 3 )
cleanse the back of hand ; 4 ) clean the forearm .: 5 ) dispose of the surgical scrub sponge / brush
.
Which situation allows sterile compounding personnel to cleanse their hands with sterile ,
foamed 70 % IPA rather than performing a complete aseptic hand washing ?
Upon entering the anteroom , before donning PPE
The most common source of contamination in preparation of parenteral products is touch
contamination ,. Which action by sterile compounding personnel is a likely cause of this
type of contamination ?
incorrect aseptic hand washing
What is the purpose of donning sterile gloves after a complete aseptic hand washing
To discourage the growth of microorganisms inside the warm , moist gloves
Which of the following hand cleansers is most commonly used by sterile compounding
technicians when performing a complete aseptic hand washing ?
Chloroxylenol
Which of the following procedures is considered best practice for garbing ?
To cleanse the hands with sterile , foamed 70 % IPA ; put on shoe covers ; reapply sterile ,
foamed 70 % IPA , put on a hair cover ; reapply sterile , foamed 70 % IPA ; and then put on a
face mack and a beard cover ( if appropriate ) .
How is a surgical scrub sponge / brush used in an aseptic hand - washing procedure ?
