Aseptic Technique MCQ Quiz Questions

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1.

Aseptic technique refers to which of the following descriptions?
- A.
  
  Carrying out a procedure under controlled conditions
- B.
  
  Carrying out a procedure that minimizes the chance of contamination
- C.
  
  Carrying out a procedure that produces a product without microorganisms or their by-products
- D.
  
  Two of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
2.

Which one of the following classifies as a "pyrogen"?
- A.
  
  An agent that causes a rise in temperature
- B.
  
  Metabolic products of a living organism
- C.
  
  The dead organism itself
- D.
  
  The constituents of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria
- E.
  
  All of the above
3.

Exposure to a pyrogen, as described previously, causes which of the following reactions? (Check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Fever
- B.
  
  Chills
- C.
  
  Diarrhea
- D.
  
  Malaise
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

What does the acronym "CSP" stand for?
- A.
  
  Columbus State Police
- B.
  
  Compounded Suspension Product
- C.
  
  Compounded Sterile Product
- D.
  
  Compounded Selling Produce
- E.
  
  Columbus Skanky Pirates
5.

Which of the following actions can be performed by pharmacy personnel, using an aseptic technique and other quality assurance procedures to a drug or nutritional substance that is free from living organisms in order for the product to be considered a "CSP"?
- A.
  
  Repackage
- B.
  
  Compound
- C.
  
  Manipulate
- D.
  
  Two of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
6.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sterile product?
- A.
  
  Inhalation products
- B.
  
  Parenteral products
- C.
  
  Ophthalmic products
- D.
  
  Antibiotic suspensions for a child
- E.
  
  Nasal Products
7.

What is the CURRENT chapter that is used to describe conditions and practices that outline how to prevent harm, including death, to patients that could result from CSPs?
- A.
  
  Chapter 475
- B.
  
  Chapter 595
- C.
  
  Chapter 797
- D.
  
  Chapter 795
- E.
  
  Chapter 1206
8.

Events that are considered potentially harmful to a patient in Chapter 797 include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Consistency in the intended strength of correct ingredients
- B.
  
  Microbial contamination
- C.
  
  Excessive bacterial endotoxins
- D.
  
  Unintended chemical and physical contaminant
- E.
  
  All of the following are considered harmful to the patient.
9.

Which of the following facilities is considered International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Class 5?
- A.
  
  Ante-area
- B.
  
  Buffer area
- C.
  
  Primary engineering control (PEC)
- D.
  
  Two of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
10.

Compared to an ISO class 5 area for compounding, how much more particulate matter in room air of particles 0.5 microns and larger per cubic meter does an ISO class 8 area have?
- A.
  
  2-fold
- B.
  
  10-fold
- C.
  
  100-fold
- D.
  
  1000-fold
- E.
  
  10,000-fold
11.

If pharmacy personnel needs to perform the following activities: hand hygiene and garbing procedures, staging of components, order entry, CSP labeling, and removal of packaging. Which area should they be in?
- A.
  
  Ante-area
- B.
  
  Buffer area
- C.
  
  Primary engineering control (PEC)
- D.
  
  Laminar airflow hood
- E.
  
  Any of the areas above are suitable for such activities.
12.

All of the following activities and requirements are unique to the buffer area EXCEPT?
- A.
  
  ISO Class 7 air quality
- B.
  
  Contains only necessary equipment, supplies, furniture
- C.
  
  Items brought in should be nonpermeable, non shredding, cleanable, and resistant to disinfectants.
- D.
  
  May have a laminar airflow hood ISO class 5 within this area.
- E.
  
  May perform ante-room activities if a positive-pressure differential exists.
13.

From ASHP's video Guide to Chapter <797>, in order to implement a range of quality assurance indicators, all of the following are put into practice at every facility compounding CSPs EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Initial and ongoing training of personnel
- B.
  
  Competency evaluation
- C.
  
  UA screening of all potential employees
- D.
  
  Process validation testing
- E.
  
  Other quality assurance measures
14.

A laminar airflow workbench (LAFW) sends a constant of filtered air across a work surface at a precisely controlled rate, using specialized high-efficiency particular air (HEPA) filters to remove many of the tiny particles found in the air. How many times is the air inside of a LAFW filtered?
- A.
  
  Once
- B.
  
  Twice
- C.
  
  Three times
- D.
  
  Continually
- E.
  
  The air inside is aseptic due to disinfectants and does not need to be filtered.
15.

True or False: HEPA filters remove 100% of particles that are 0.3 microns or larger and, as a result, most airborne microorganisms.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Which of the following pairs of precautions that must be taken when working in the specific laminar flow hoods are correctly matched? (Check all that apply)
- A.
  
  Horizontal airflow -- Never allow anything to pass behind a sterile object
- B.
  
  Horizontal airflow -- Never allow anything to pass above a sterile object
- C.
  
  Vertical airflow -- Never allow anything to pass behind a sterile object
- D.
  
  Vertical airflow -- Never allow anything to pass above a sterile object
17.

Which of the following defines the "principle of first air"?
- A.
  
  Performing aseptic manipulations at least 6 inches inside the workbench
- B.
  
  Certifying the LAFW every six months
- C.
  
  Allowing sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol to dry before compounding
- D.
  
  Keeping the airflow between the HEPA filter and the sterile object unobstructed
- E.
  
  If turned off, operate LAFW for 30 minutes before use to purge room air
18.

True or False: Aseptic manipulations should be performed at least 6 inches inside the workbench to prevent reflected contamination from compounding personnel or contamination from particles carried in turbulent air patterns.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Arrange the following clean and disinfect all interior work surfaces before use:I. Allow sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol to dry before compoundingII. Clean top to bottom, back to front -- whichever direction is AWAY from the HEPA filterIII. Clean with sterile water.IV. Clean with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol
- A.
  
  I, II, III, IV
- B.
  
  II, I, III, IV
- C.
  
  II, III, IV, I
- D.
  
  II, IV, I, III
- E.
  
  III, I, IV, II
20.

Which of the following situations calls for a re-certification of the laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?
- A.
  
  Every six months
- B.
  
  Whenever the LAFW is moved
- C.
  
  If filter damage is suspected
- D.
  
  Two of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
21.

Which of the following is ALLOWED inside the LAFW?
- A.
  
  Eating, drinking, gum chewing, and smoking
- B.
  
  Visible (hand and wrist) jewelry
- C.
  
  Makeup
- D.
  
  Artificial nails and extenders
- E.
  
  None of the above are allowed inside the LAFW.
22.

True or False: Personnel with rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, or active respiratory infection should not compound sterile products.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

"Any opening in a direct path between a CSP and the environment, or any surface coming in direct contact with the preparation and the environment" defines which of the following terms?
- A.
  
  Primary engineering controls (PEC)
- B.
  
  Secondary engineering controls
- C.
  
  Degree of exposure
- D.
  
  Critical site
24.

Primary engineering controls (PECs) maintain ISO 5 air quality and include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Horizontal and vertical LAFW
- B.
  
  Biological safety cabinets
- C.
  
  Hand hygiene and garbing stations
- D.
  
  Compounding aseptic isolators
- E.
  
  Compounding aseptic containment isolators
25.

Which of the following parameters are inspected to obtain a contamination-free environment?
- A.
  
  Quality of components
- B.
  
  Compounding process
- C.
  
  Environmental conditions
- D.
  
  Personnel performance
- E.
  
  All of the above