BCSCP - ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE AND
WORK-RELATED PRACTICES
CORRECT 100%
________________________ can be defined as "a set of specific work practices and
procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing
the introduction of contamination" - ANSWERAseptic technique
When wearing sterile gloves, you should not ______________________________ -
ANSWERadjust your garbs
________________________________ by sterile compounding personnel is the most
common cause of contamination and is the result of improper aseptic technique -
ANSWERTouch contamination
3 things that reduce touch contamination - ANSWER1. Comprehensive initial and
ongoing training of staff
2. Meaningful competency verification
3. Constant vigilance in adhering to aseptic principles
Which 2 routes are considered the most vulnerable? - ANSWERintravenous and
intraspinal
In sterile-to-sterile compounding, sterility must be _______________________
In nonsterile to sterile compounding, sterility must be __________________ -
ANSWERmaintained
achieved
____________________ are locations that include any component or fluid pathway
surface (vial septa or injection ports) or openings (ampules or needle hubs) exposed
and at risk for direct contact with air, moisture, or touch contamination. -
ANSWERCritical sites
An __________________________ is the result of an aseptic manipulation, whereby
the manufacturer's sterile container of medication or solution for injection is pierced,
opened, entered, or exposed to an outside environment, which would allow for the
introduction of microorganisms or particulate matter. - ANSWERaseptic break
because it breaks an otherwise closed or sealed system
WORK-RELATED PRACTICES
CORRECT 100%
________________________ can be defined as "a set of specific work practices and
procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing
the introduction of contamination" - ANSWERAseptic technique
When wearing sterile gloves, you should not ______________________________ -
ANSWERadjust your garbs
________________________________ by sterile compounding personnel is the most
common cause of contamination and is the result of improper aseptic technique -
ANSWERTouch contamination
3 things that reduce touch contamination - ANSWER1. Comprehensive initial and
ongoing training of staff
2. Meaningful competency verification
3. Constant vigilance in adhering to aseptic principles
Which 2 routes are considered the most vulnerable? - ANSWERintravenous and
intraspinal
In sterile-to-sterile compounding, sterility must be _______________________
In nonsterile to sterile compounding, sterility must be __________________ -
ANSWERmaintained
achieved
____________________ are locations that include any component or fluid pathway
surface (vial septa or injection ports) or openings (ampules or needle hubs) exposed
and at risk for direct contact with air, moisture, or touch contamination. -
ANSWERCritical sites
An __________________________ is the result of an aseptic manipulation, whereby
the manufacturer's sterile container of medication or solution for injection is pierced,
opened, entered, or exposed to an outside environment, which would allow for the
introduction of microorganisms or particulate matter. - ANSWERaseptic break
because it breaks an otherwise closed or sealed system
