ABSA Study guide eXAM WitH CORReCt ACtuAL QueStiONS
ANd CORReCtLy WeLL deFiNed ANSWeRS LAteSt ALReAdy
gRAded A+
1. Which is not considered part of a sterile field? - ANSWeR-Gloves of sterile person who
has folded his arms
2. The presence of only one living microorganism means an object is: - ANSWeR-
Contaminated
3. Which statement concerning masks is not true? - ANSWeR-Ties may be tied crisscross
on top of head
In draping a table, the scrub nurse drapes from _____ to _____, protecting her gloves
_____. - ANSWeR-Front, back, by cuffing drape edge
The purpose of the hand scrub by the team is to render their skin: - ANSWeR-Surgically
Clean
After steam sterilization, which items should not be considered sterile? - ANSWeR-
Suction tips attached to tubing, Asepto syringes with bulbs attached, Cautery tips bound
with rubber bands
7. Because there is less chance contamination, the preferred method of gloving is _____.
For changing only a glove during a case, this method _______ be used. - ANSWeR-
Closed, cannot
8. Which directive for loading a pressure steam sterilizer is incorrect - ANSWeR-Loading
liquids first to prevent spillage on packs
10. If the prep site contains a colostomy or draining sinus which cannot be sealed off, it
should be scrubbed: - ANSWeR-Last with sponges used once and discarded
,11. Operating room floors should be flooded with _____ and _____ at the end of each
____. - ANSWeR-Detergent germicide, wet-vaccumed, case
What are some potential sources for surgical infection: - ANSWeR-Circulating air,
patient's bronchial tree, scrub teams hair, patients circulating blood, instruments,
patients and scrub teams skin
Which statement regarding the use of masks is false? - ANSWeR-Cross strings behind
the head for better aeration
Strike-through - ANSWeR-The soaking of moisture through unsterile layers to sterile
layers or vice versa
Which statement concerning the use of boiling water as a sterilizing agent is false? -
ANSWeR-Minimum boiling period is 10 minutes
The OR ventilating system ensures controlled air supply: ____ air exchanges per hour
are recommended for infection control and a ___ percent humidity is mandatory to
suppress static electricity - ANSWeR-25, 50
Which draping principle is false? - ANSWeR-Drape far side of unsterile table first
Which are not essential considerations in the design of an OR suite: - ANSWeR-
Windows, top floor locations, central corridor
8. Which statement regarding sterile items is false? - ANSWeR-Covered sterile set ups
may be used later in the day
9. When is the open glove technique preferred over the closed glove technique? -
ANSWeR-To change a glove during a procedure
,The first step in the decontamination process of instruments after a procedure should
be: - ANSWeR-Mechanical decontamination washer-sterilizer
11. Which antiseptic solutions are effective against both gram-negative and gram-
positive microorganisms - ANSWeR-Iodophors, Chlorhexidine gluconate
Which statement regarding sterile technique is false - ANSWeR-Paper or peel-open
packages are torn to expose contents
13. Which is (are) used to check the effectiveness of sterilizers: - ANSWeR-Biological
spore strip
Which statement concerning ethylene oxide sterilization is false? - ANSWeR-Polyvinyl
chloride wrappers are recommended
Predisposing factors that substantially increases the risk of infection are: - ANSWeR-
Duration of operation, invasive monitoring techniques, indiscriminate use of antibioties,
gastrointestinal surgery, prosthetic devices.
An area of a gown considered sterile is ( are ) the ____ while the ____ is considered
unsterile. - ANSWeR-Sleeves, neck
Which is the major source of contamination in the operating room? - ANSWeR-Personnel
Which is (are) not effective method (s) of disinfection in an operating room: - ANSWeR-
Mercurial compounds, Fogging
Which statement concerning pathogenic Streptococci species of microorganism is
false? - ANSWeR-They are gram-negative, nonmotile organisms
The preferred method of sterilization for heat-sensitive items and anesthesia equipment
when EO sterilization is impractical is soaking in: - ANSWeR-Activated glutaraldehyde
, Which disadvantage in use of muslin wrapper material for sterile packs and items? -
ANSWeR-It must be laundered to rehydrate
Which statement regarding hexachlorophene as an antiseptie solution is false? -
ANSWeR-It is soluble in water
Completely unwrapped items may be sterilized in a flash sterilizer at ___ pounds of
pressure, ___ degrees F, for ___ minutes - ANSWeR-27, 270, 3
The foundation for the practice of strict aseptic and sterile technique is: - ANSWeR-A
surgical conscience
Factors that have adverse affects on the shelf life of sterile items include: - ANSWeR-
Open cabinets, high temperature, extremes in humidity
All of the following may cause arterial hypotension surgical patient except: - ANSWeR-
Hypervolemia
The anesthesiologist evaluates the patient's oxygenation and carbon by measuring
arterial: - ANSWeR-pH, pCO2, H2CO3
Which statement is not true about fluids? - ANSWeR-Lab report of a dehyrdated patient
shows a decrease in packed cell volume and hemoglobin
The center which regulates the rhythm of respirations is located in the: - ANSWeR-Pons
In surgical patients, the most common cause of shock is oligemia which is a/an: -
ANSWeR-Deficient circulating blood volume
ANd CORReCtLy WeLL deFiNed ANSWeRS LAteSt ALReAdy
gRAded A+
1. Which is not considered part of a sterile field? - ANSWeR-Gloves of sterile person who
has folded his arms
2. The presence of only one living microorganism means an object is: - ANSWeR-
Contaminated
3. Which statement concerning masks is not true? - ANSWeR-Ties may be tied crisscross
on top of head
In draping a table, the scrub nurse drapes from _____ to _____, protecting her gloves
_____. - ANSWeR-Front, back, by cuffing drape edge
The purpose of the hand scrub by the team is to render their skin: - ANSWeR-Surgically
Clean
After steam sterilization, which items should not be considered sterile? - ANSWeR-
Suction tips attached to tubing, Asepto syringes with bulbs attached, Cautery tips bound
with rubber bands
7. Because there is less chance contamination, the preferred method of gloving is _____.
For changing only a glove during a case, this method _______ be used. - ANSWeR-
Closed, cannot
8. Which directive for loading a pressure steam sterilizer is incorrect - ANSWeR-Loading
liquids first to prevent spillage on packs
10. If the prep site contains a colostomy or draining sinus which cannot be sealed off, it
should be scrubbed: - ANSWeR-Last with sponges used once and discarded
,11. Operating room floors should be flooded with _____ and _____ at the end of each
____. - ANSWeR-Detergent germicide, wet-vaccumed, case
What are some potential sources for surgical infection: - ANSWeR-Circulating air,
patient's bronchial tree, scrub teams hair, patients circulating blood, instruments,
patients and scrub teams skin
Which statement regarding the use of masks is false? - ANSWeR-Cross strings behind
the head for better aeration
Strike-through - ANSWeR-The soaking of moisture through unsterile layers to sterile
layers or vice versa
Which statement concerning the use of boiling water as a sterilizing agent is false? -
ANSWeR-Minimum boiling period is 10 minutes
The OR ventilating system ensures controlled air supply: ____ air exchanges per hour
are recommended for infection control and a ___ percent humidity is mandatory to
suppress static electricity - ANSWeR-25, 50
Which draping principle is false? - ANSWeR-Drape far side of unsterile table first
Which are not essential considerations in the design of an OR suite: - ANSWeR-
Windows, top floor locations, central corridor
8. Which statement regarding sterile items is false? - ANSWeR-Covered sterile set ups
may be used later in the day
9. When is the open glove technique preferred over the closed glove technique? -
ANSWeR-To change a glove during a procedure
,The first step in the decontamination process of instruments after a procedure should
be: - ANSWeR-Mechanical decontamination washer-sterilizer
11. Which antiseptic solutions are effective against both gram-negative and gram-
positive microorganisms - ANSWeR-Iodophors, Chlorhexidine gluconate
Which statement regarding sterile technique is false - ANSWeR-Paper or peel-open
packages are torn to expose contents
13. Which is (are) used to check the effectiveness of sterilizers: - ANSWeR-Biological
spore strip
Which statement concerning ethylene oxide sterilization is false? - ANSWeR-Polyvinyl
chloride wrappers are recommended
Predisposing factors that substantially increases the risk of infection are: - ANSWeR-
Duration of operation, invasive monitoring techniques, indiscriminate use of antibioties,
gastrointestinal surgery, prosthetic devices.
An area of a gown considered sterile is ( are ) the ____ while the ____ is considered
unsterile. - ANSWeR-Sleeves, neck
Which is the major source of contamination in the operating room? - ANSWeR-Personnel
Which is (are) not effective method (s) of disinfection in an operating room: - ANSWeR-
Mercurial compounds, Fogging
Which statement concerning pathogenic Streptococci species of microorganism is
false? - ANSWeR-They are gram-negative, nonmotile organisms
The preferred method of sterilization for heat-sensitive items and anesthesia equipment
when EO sterilization is impractical is soaking in: - ANSWeR-Activated glutaraldehyde
, Which disadvantage in use of muslin wrapper material for sterile packs and items? -
ANSWeR-It must be laundered to rehydrate
Which statement regarding hexachlorophene as an antiseptie solution is false? -
ANSWeR-It is soluble in water
Completely unwrapped items may be sterilized in a flash sterilizer at ___ pounds of
pressure, ___ degrees F, for ___ minutes - ANSWeR-27, 270, 3
The foundation for the practice of strict aseptic and sterile technique is: - ANSWeR-A
surgical conscience
Factors that have adverse affects on the shelf life of sterile items include: - ANSWeR-
Open cabinets, high temperature, extremes in humidity
All of the following may cause arterial hypotension surgical patient except: - ANSWeR-
Hypervolemia
The anesthesiologist evaluates the patient's oxygenation and carbon by measuring
arterial: - ANSWeR-pH, pCO2, H2CO3
Which statement is not true about fluids? - ANSWeR-Lab report of a dehyrdated patient
shows a decrease in packed cell volume and hemoglobin
The center which regulates the rhythm of respirations is located in the: - ANSWeR-Pons
In surgical patients, the most common cause of shock is oligemia which is a/an: -
ANSWeR-Deficient circulating blood volume
