ABSA Study guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass

1. Which is not considered part of a sterile field? Gloves of sterile person who has folded his arms 2. The presence of only one living microorganism means an object is: Contaminated 3. Which statement concerning masks is not true? Ties may be tied crisscross on top of head In draping a table, the scrub nurse drapes from _____ to _____, protecting her gloves _____. Front, back, by cuffing drape edge The purpose of the hand scrub by the team is to render their skin: Surgically Clean After steam sterilization, which items should not be considered sterile? Suction tips attached to tubing, Asepto syringes with bulbs attached, Cautery tips bound with rubber bands7. Because there is less chance contamination, the preferred method of gloving is _____. For changing only a glove during a case, this method _______ be used. Closed, cannot 8. Which directive for loading a pressure steam sterilizer is incorrect Loading liquids first to prevent spillage on packs 10. If the prep site contains a colostomy or draining sinus which cannot be sealed off, it should be scrubbed: Last with sponges used once and discarded 11. Operating room floors should be flooded with _____ and _____ at the end of each ____. Detergent germicide, wet-vaccumed, case What are some potential sources for surgical infection: Circulating air, patient's bronchial tree, scrub teams hair, patients circulating blood, instruments, patients and scrub teams skin