ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS.
What is the purpose of aseptic technique? - CorreCt Answers -To reduce or
remove the number of harmful microorganisms
Withdrawing solution from an ampule or vial - CorreCt Answers -
Withdrawing a drug from a glass ampule.
A, Flick the top of the neck until all liquid is in the bottom of the container.
B and C, With a gauze pad, snap off the top in a steady crisp motion.
D, Withdraw the contents, being careful not to let the shaft of the needle
touch the broken edge of the ampule. One person opens and holds the
ampule while a second person withdraws the drug.
Basic principles of sterile technique - CorreCt Answers -Only sterile objects
are used in sterile fields. If in doubt about the sterility of an object, consider
it un-sterile. An un-sterile object should be removed, or replaced.
Anything below the waist and below the level of the table as well as the
undersurface of the drape is considered un-sterile. Any item that falls below
this area is considered contaminated
A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile.
Create sterile fields as close to the time of use as possible.
Sterile persons should avoid unsterile areas.
Gowns are considered sterile on the sleeves and the front from waist up.
The back of the gown and below the waist are considered un-sterile.
Persons in sterile gowns and gloves must pass each other back to back or
front to front, never back to front.
, A sterile person may touch only what is sterile.
Unsterile persons cannot reach above or over a sterile field.
Sterile objects must be kept dry. Moisture permits contamination. Packages
that become wet must be sterilized or discarded.
Sterile gloves must be kept in sight and above waist level.
A sterile field can be re-draped to create another sterile environment.
Aseptic technique summary - CorreCt Answers -The purpose of aseptic
technique is to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms.
Surgical asepsis is protection against infection before, during, and after
surgery by using sterile technique.
A sterile field is a microorganism free area that can receive sterile supplies.
The patient is the center of the sterile field. The field includes the patient,
the table, and other furniture covered with sterile drapes, and the personnel
wearing sterile attire.
The purpose of the surgical scrub is to remove debris and transient
microorganisms from the hands, nails, and forearms; to reduce the residual
microbial count to a minimum; and to inhibit the rapid rebound growth of
microorganisms.
Sterile Drape - CorreCt Answers -Establishing a sterile field.
A, Holding the drape with one hand by the corner.
B, Folding back the top to lift the cover and laying the drape on a clean, dry
surface with the bottom farthest from the person establishing the field.
Notice, the end of the drape is folded over so both sterile surfaces are
touching and the fingers will be grasping the underside of the drape
What is recognized as the first priority for proper sterile technique? -
CorreCt Answers -Handwashing
CORRECT ANSWERS.
What is the purpose of aseptic technique? - CorreCt Answers -To reduce or
remove the number of harmful microorganisms
Withdrawing solution from an ampule or vial - CorreCt Answers -
Withdrawing a drug from a glass ampule.
A, Flick the top of the neck until all liquid is in the bottom of the container.
B and C, With a gauze pad, snap off the top in a steady crisp motion.
D, Withdraw the contents, being careful not to let the shaft of the needle
touch the broken edge of the ampule. One person opens and holds the
ampule while a second person withdraws the drug.
Basic principles of sterile technique - CorreCt Answers -Only sterile objects
are used in sterile fields. If in doubt about the sterility of an object, consider
it un-sterile. An un-sterile object should be removed, or replaced.
Anything below the waist and below the level of the table as well as the
undersurface of the drape is considered un-sterile. Any item that falls below
this area is considered contaminated
A sterile field must be watched continually to be considered sterile.
Create sterile fields as close to the time of use as possible.
Sterile persons should avoid unsterile areas.
Gowns are considered sterile on the sleeves and the front from waist up.
The back of the gown and below the waist are considered un-sterile.
Persons in sterile gowns and gloves must pass each other back to back or
front to front, never back to front.
, A sterile person may touch only what is sterile.
Unsterile persons cannot reach above or over a sterile field.
Sterile objects must be kept dry. Moisture permits contamination. Packages
that become wet must be sterilized or discarded.
Sterile gloves must be kept in sight and above waist level.
A sterile field can be re-draped to create another sterile environment.
Aseptic technique summary - CorreCt Answers -The purpose of aseptic
technique is to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms.
Surgical asepsis is protection against infection before, during, and after
surgery by using sterile technique.
A sterile field is a microorganism free area that can receive sterile supplies.
The patient is the center of the sterile field. The field includes the patient,
the table, and other furniture covered with sterile drapes, and the personnel
wearing sterile attire.
The purpose of the surgical scrub is to remove debris and transient
microorganisms from the hands, nails, and forearms; to reduce the residual
microbial count to a minimum; and to inhibit the rapid rebound growth of
microorganisms.
Sterile Drape - CorreCt Answers -Establishing a sterile field.
A, Holding the drape with one hand by the corner.
B, Folding back the top to lift the cover and laying the drape on a clean, dry
surface with the bottom farthest from the person establishing the field.
Notice, the end of the drape is folded over so both sterile surfaces are
touching and the fingers will be grasping the underside of the drape
What is recognized as the first priority for proper sterile technique? -
CorreCt Answers -Handwashing
