Surgical Aspesis

1. When opening a sterile pack, the first area of the wrap is opened in what direction?

Away from you

To the left

To the right

Towards you

2. Which of the following should be examined first when using a sterile package?

The expiration date

The type of material used to wrap the package

The way the package is folded

The way the package is taped

3. Which of the following would be considered unsterile?

Hands in sterile gloves hanging at the waist

The back of a sterile gown

The draped sides of a table

All of the above

4. A sterile field may be set up hours before a procedure

True

False

5. Any item that will penetrate the skin or a mucuos membrane must undergo which of the following?

A friction wash with soap and water

Cleanliness

Disinfection

Sterilization

6. Which of the following regions of a sterile gown are considered sterile?

From the neck to the waist including the arms?

From the shoulders to the hips to include the arms

The entire front and back of the gown

7. Which of the following is the autoclave method of sterilization?

Dry heat

Ethylene gas

Steam under pressure

Ultraviolet light

8. Two people in sterile attire pass each other in which of the following ways?

Back to back

Back to front

Front to back

Front to front

9. Surgical asepsis refers to the removal of which of the following?

All microorganisms

All microorganisms and their spores

Infection

Pathogens