Peri-Op 101: Sterile Technique question with
answer
This is the technique used to prevent the transfer of organisms and cells from one
site to another. It is best practice to use this technique during bowel surgery and
cases involving malignancy
A. Intervention technique
B. Investigation technique
C. Impervious technique
D. Isolation technique - -D. Isolation technique
-When should the sterile field be prepared?
A. After the induction of anesthesia
B. One hour before the scheduled procedure
C. While the OR is being cleaned
D. As close to the time of surgery as possible - -D. As close to the time of surgery as
possible
-Which statement is TRUE about transferring sterile fluids onto a sterile field?
A. Since the original fluid container has a label, the fluid does not need to be labeled
on the sterile field
B. It is best to pour fluids into a container that is placed in the center of the sterile
field
C. Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for contamination
D. Transfer saline 30 minutes before the case - -C. Using a transfer device can
reduce the potential for contamination
-When scrubbed team members move in and around the sterile field, they should
do this to prevent contamination.
A. Change levels many times
B. Move back to back or face to face when changing positions
C. Place their hands in the axilla to relax their shoulders
D. Turn their back on the field - -B. Move back to back or face to face when
changing positions
-When should preoperative team members do when break in sterile technique is
discovered?
A. Check back
B. SBAR
C. Speak up
D. Debrief - -C. Speak up
-The definition of ________________ is when moisture soaks through drapes, gowns
and packages and renders the item contaminated.
answer
This is the technique used to prevent the transfer of organisms and cells from one
site to another. It is best practice to use this technique during bowel surgery and
cases involving malignancy
A. Intervention technique
B. Investigation technique
C. Impervious technique
D. Isolation technique - -D. Isolation technique
-When should the sterile field be prepared?
A. After the induction of anesthesia
B. One hour before the scheduled procedure
C. While the OR is being cleaned
D. As close to the time of surgery as possible - -D. As close to the time of surgery as
possible
-Which statement is TRUE about transferring sterile fluids onto a sterile field?
A. Since the original fluid container has a label, the fluid does not need to be labeled
on the sterile field
B. It is best to pour fluids into a container that is placed in the center of the sterile
field
C. Using a transfer device can reduce the potential for contamination
D. Transfer saline 30 minutes before the case - -C. Using a transfer device can
reduce the potential for contamination
-When scrubbed team members move in and around the sterile field, they should
do this to prevent contamination.
A. Change levels many times
B. Move back to back or face to face when changing positions
C. Place their hands in the axilla to relax their shoulders
D. Turn their back on the field - -B. Move back to back or face to face when
changing positions
-When should preoperative team members do when break in sterile technique is
discovered?
A. Check back
B. SBAR
C. Speak up
D. Debrief - -C. Speak up
-The definition of ________________ is when moisture soaks through drapes, gowns
and packages and renders the item contaminated.
