When wearing sterile gowns and gloves the arms should not be folded with the hands in the axilla because?
the axilla is a sterile area and should not be touched
your arms may become to warm breaking down the material
the axilla is an area that is not sterile
it is OK to place the hands in the axillary region
The exception to the rule not to raise hands above the midchest area is to?
scratch a itch
fasten the string on your mask if it has come untied
adjust your safety glasses if they are fogging
place light handles or light covers prior to the beginning of the surgical procedure
Sterile items and individuals may?
contact items that have high level of disinfection
not contact any other item or individual
contact only sterile items and individals
contact sterile items and individuals
Members of the sterile surgical team should pass each other within the sterile field by facing one another or?
let the other team member know you need to pass them
walk behind
team members should not pass each other
pass back to back
Non-sterile items and individuals may
only contact non-sterile items and team members
only contact sterile items not team members
may contact the circulator
may contact unsterile items
Fluid bottle may be recapped and reused under what conditions?
if the fluids is to be warmed
if the bottle is sterile
if the pourer is wearing gloves
may never be recapped and reused
The sterile field is opened_____?
after the patient enters the hospital
before the patient enters the hospital
when the surgeon says so
no more then 1 hour before the case starts
If supplies are torn, wet or perforated they should?
put back on shelf in case backups are needed
opened and disposed
should not be used
can be used
An appropriate response to contaminate is?
let the circulator know
tell the surgeon
let management know
discard and replace
A non-sterile individual in the OR must maintain a minimum of how many inches away from the sterile field?
10 inches
11inches
13 inches
12 inches
When pouring fluids you should not?
always recap for later use
never be recapped and reused
leave fluid in bottle so as not to reach over sterile field
keep 12 inches away from the basin
Sterile team members may only sit when?
if the circulator is sitting
when the surgeon leaves the room
when the case is delayed
the entire procedure calls for it
Sterile team members must pass each other how?
side to side
back to front, front to back
back to back, front to front
let each other know by hand signals
When opening a laminated/heat sealed peel-pack the ______ represents the boundaries of the sterile area inside.
inner edge of seal
red boarders
outer edges
2 inch margin
What length is considered sterile inside an envelope wrapped gown?
2 inch
1 inch
1/2 inch
1/3 inch
Any item partially falling over the top of the sterile table edge is?
a flash sterilization item
sterile
dirty and needs to be cleaned
considered non-sterile
Once sterile drapes have been applied they should?
can be held down with tape
can be repositioned
protect the side of the table
not be repositioned
when opening a sterile package, the unsterile person opens the?
top flap away from the body
top flap toward the body
side flaps first
top flap underneath away from body
A sterile person should always position themselves to the sterile field.
When opening a sterile item onto the sterile field during the surgical procedure, the circulator may?
present item to scrub while keeping 6 inches away from field
present item to scrub without reaching over sterile field
present item to scrub over sterile field because circulator is sterile
may not present item to scrub
The level of the draped back table is the only part that is considered sterile.
which parts of the draped mayo stand are considered sterile?
under drape
top of drape
under tray
any steel on the mayo stand
To discourage a circulator from reaching over the back table to pour fluids you should position a pitcher or basin on the back table where to allow circulator to pour solution?
where the circulator can see the best
any place neayest to the circulator
back side nearest to circulator
front corner
What areas of surgical gown are considered sterile?
elbows to wrists
elbows to neckline
gloves to 2 inches above elbow
mid chest to table level
Which areas of the surgical gown are considered unsterile?
neckline
chest area to table level
hands
arms
cuffs once hands are threw
back of gown
When wearing a sterile gown, the should never be turned toward the sterile field.
What is the correct position for the sterile team members hands?
hands are not to move
hands are to be kept in the same exact place
hands are to be kept crossed at all times
hands are to be kept at table level or waiste level
Check off the incorrect position for the sterile team members hands?
between chest and sterile field table top
behind back
at waist level
below waist level
above head
Which PPE (Personal protective equipment) do sterile team members wear in the OR?
hair net
neck net
sheild
masks
triple gloves
triple layer boots over shoes
An unguarded or unobserved sterile field should be considered ?
If one of the team members is going to be late, how much time can a CST leave the sterile field sitting for before it has to be taken down?
45 minutes
1 hours 30 minutes
1 hours
30 minutes
Which steps are correct statements when a CST punctures both gloves with an instrument?
the CST needs to inform the OR team that they have had a puncture and must rush to the wash room to clean hands
the surgeon needs to peel out to help the circulator
the circulator needs to glove them selves off the may stand then help
the circulator needs to gown and glove to help the CST out
the CST needs to discard the instrument into the trash bin
the CST has to remove the top glove them selves to check the glove underneath
person with puncture needs to hold hand out showing to the other team members their hand is unsterile
