RTE 1000 Chapter 18
The goal of aseptic technique is to - ANS-protect the patient from pathogenic microbes
When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to - ANS-Use
sterile gloves and keep hands above the waist
List the steps involved when establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape - ANS-hold
drape w/one hand by the corner, 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
When opening and pouring sterile solutions, how should you hold the bottles? -
ANS-Remove lid and place topside down on unsterile field, hold bottle w/label
uppermost so when poured the solution cannot stain the label, sterile basin should be at
the end of the table, hold bottle 1-2" over bowl, with most of bottle not over the sterile
field and pour slowly, splashing of liquids can contaminate a sterile field, close the bottle
with cap
The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with what
substance? - ANS-Sterile water
What is the appropriate technique when opening a sterile tray? - ANS-Hold package in
one hand w/the flap opening away from the person, pull the top flap well back and hold
it away from both the free hand and to hold the flap against the wrist, drop contents
gently onto sterile field from about 6" above at a slight angle
When opening and pouring sterile solutions, one should remember to - ANS-begin
w/verifying the contents, strength and exp date on the solution bottle
You are about to assist with a sterile procedure. What are the steps involved in the
scrubbing procedure? - ANS-Remove all jewelry, wash hands and arms w/antiseptic
soap, clean subungual areas with nail file, scrub sides of each finger and back and front
of hand for 3 mins, scrub arm with the hands higher than elbows, each side is washed 3
inches above the elbow for 1 min, repeat process for other hand and arm, dry starting
with hand and moving to elbow
The goal of aseptic technique is to - ANS-protect the patient from pathogenic microbes
When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to - ANS-Use
sterile gloves and keep hands above the waist
List the steps involved when establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape - ANS-hold
drape w/one hand by the corner, 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
When opening and pouring sterile solutions, how should you hold the bottles? -
ANS-Remove lid and place topside down on unsterile field, hold bottle w/label
uppermost so when poured the solution cannot stain the label, sterile basin should be at
the end of the table, hold bottle 1-2" over bowl, with most of bottle not over the sterile
field and pour slowly, splashing of liquids can contaminate a sterile field, close the bottle
with cap
The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with what
substance? - ANS-Sterile water
What is the appropriate technique when opening a sterile tray? - ANS-Hold package in
one hand w/the flap opening away from the person, pull the top flap well back and hold
it away from both the free hand and to hold the flap against the wrist, drop contents
gently onto sterile field from about 6" above at a slight angle
When opening and pouring sterile solutions, one should remember to - ANS-begin
w/verifying the contents, strength and exp date on the solution bottle
You are about to assist with a sterile procedure. What are the steps involved in the
scrubbing procedure? - ANS-Remove all jewelry, wash hands and arms w/antiseptic
soap, clean subungual areas with nail file, scrub sides of each finger and back and front
of hand for 3 mins, scrub arm with the hands higher than elbows, each side is washed 3
inches above the elbow for 1 min, repeat process for other hand and arm, dry starting
with hand and moving to elbow
