CLINICAL SKILLS quiz 1 Exam Questions and
Correct Answer
1. D correct answer: The nurse is placing supplies on a sterile field that is being prepared for a
dressing change. Which action is likely to contaminate the field?
A. Placing a role of sterile tape on the field
B. Holding a prepackaged sterile item in the non-dominant hand while opening it
C. Adding supplies that will expire in 2 days
D. Placing the needed supplies near the back of the sterile field
2. A correct answer: A patient requires all of the following interventions. Which one would the nurse
perform last?
A. Change the dressing on the patient's newly established suprapubic catheter.
B. Administer the patient's prescribed medication.
C. Otter the patient a bedpan.
D. Position the patient for maximum comfort and ease of breathing.
3. B correct answer: Which direction to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) would help to maintain a
sterile field while conducting a sterile procedure?
A. "Please see to it that nothing contaminates this sterile field while I get some additional supplies."
B. "I'd like you to make sure that the patient doesn't reach toward the sterile field while I'm changing the
dressing."
C. "Hand me the item closest to the edge of the sterile field."
D. "Place a sterile drape over these supplies for a moment while I answer my other patient's call light."
4. A correct answer: While preparing supplies on a sterile field, a gauze pad falls ott the sterile field. What
should the nurse do?
A. Nothing
B. Create a new sterile field
C. Use sterile forceps to move the gauze pad toward the center of the sterile field
D. Dispose of the gauze before continuing the procedure
5. C correct answer: Which action would minimize the risk of infection when placing prepackaged
supplies on an established sterile field?
A. Wear clean treatment gloves.
B. Collect supplies with sterile gloves to avoid contamination.
,C. Do not allow the wrapper to touch the sterile field.
D. Place the supplies in the 1-inch perimeter of the sterile field.
6. B correct answer: The nurse is preparing to perform a sterile procedure for a patient. Which action
will best minimize the risk of infection during the procedure?
A. Administer a prophylactic antibiotic before the procedure, as prescribed.
B. Follow sterile technique during the procedure.
, C. Ensure proper hand hygiene before the procedure.
D. Educate the patient in order to minimize movement and talking during the procedure.
7. D correct answer: While preparing a sterile field, the nurse determines that additional supplies are
needed. What will the nurse do to ensure that the sterile field is maintained?
A. Cover the field with a sterile drape before leaving the room.
B. Collect the necessary supplies after preparing a new sterile field.
C. Retrieve the supplies, but instruct the patient not to touch anything on the field.
D. Ask the assistant who has been helping with the procedure to bring the necessary supplies.
8. D correct answer: What direction would the nurse provide to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
while establishing and maintaining a sterile field?
A. "This work surface is too low. Choose a surface that's above your waist."
B. "Begin to establish the sterile field here on the overbed table."
C. "Be careful to touch only the outer 1-inch edge of the sterile drape."
D. "Remember, reaching over the sterile field constitutes a break in sterile technique."
9. B correct answer: While preparing a sterile field, the nurse notes that a portion of the sterile drape
has come into contact with the patient's gown. Which action is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Place the sterile supplies only on the portion of the drape that did not touch the gown.
B. Collect the supplies necessary and establish a new sterile field.
C. Determine if the contact occurred within the outer 1-inch perimeter of the drape.
D. Establish the sterile field on the opposite side of the drape.
10. A correct answer: Why might the nurse otter the patient a bedpan before establishing a sterile
field?
A. Anticipating what the patient might need during a lengthy sterile procedure will minimize patient
movement.
B. A patient's becoming incontinent constitutes a breach in sterile technique.
C. Refocusing the patient's attention on a task decreases anxiety.
D. Assessing the patient's ability to follow instructions will help the nurse maintain the sterile field.
11. C correct answer: Which action would the nurse perform first when preparing to apply sterile
gloves?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Place the package on a stable, flat surface.
C. Assess the glove packaging for wetness or tears.
D. Open the outer packaging.
Correct Answer
1. D correct answer: The nurse is placing supplies on a sterile field that is being prepared for a
dressing change. Which action is likely to contaminate the field?
A. Placing a role of sterile tape on the field
B. Holding a prepackaged sterile item in the non-dominant hand while opening it
C. Adding supplies that will expire in 2 days
D. Placing the needed supplies near the back of the sterile field
2. A correct answer: A patient requires all of the following interventions. Which one would the nurse
perform last?
A. Change the dressing on the patient's newly established suprapubic catheter.
B. Administer the patient's prescribed medication.
C. Otter the patient a bedpan.
D. Position the patient for maximum comfort and ease of breathing.
3. B correct answer: Which direction to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) would help to maintain a
sterile field while conducting a sterile procedure?
A. "Please see to it that nothing contaminates this sterile field while I get some additional supplies."
B. "I'd like you to make sure that the patient doesn't reach toward the sterile field while I'm changing the
dressing."
C. "Hand me the item closest to the edge of the sterile field."
D. "Place a sterile drape over these supplies for a moment while I answer my other patient's call light."
4. A correct answer: While preparing supplies on a sterile field, a gauze pad falls ott the sterile field. What
should the nurse do?
A. Nothing
B. Create a new sterile field
C. Use sterile forceps to move the gauze pad toward the center of the sterile field
D. Dispose of the gauze before continuing the procedure
5. C correct answer: Which action would minimize the risk of infection when placing prepackaged
supplies on an established sterile field?
A. Wear clean treatment gloves.
B. Collect supplies with sterile gloves to avoid contamination.
,C. Do not allow the wrapper to touch the sterile field.
D. Place the supplies in the 1-inch perimeter of the sterile field.
6. B correct answer: The nurse is preparing to perform a sterile procedure for a patient. Which action
will best minimize the risk of infection during the procedure?
A. Administer a prophylactic antibiotic before the procedure, as prescribed.
B. Follow sterile technique during the procedure.
, C. Ensure proper hand hygiene before the procedure.
D. Educate the patient in order to minimize movement and talking during the procedure.
7. D correct answer: While preparing a sterile field, the nurse determines that additional supplies are
needed. What will the nurse do to ensure that the sterile field is maintained?
A. Cover the field with a sterile drape before leaving the room.
B. Collect the necessary supplies after preparing a new sterile field.
C. Retrieve the supplies, but instruct the patient not to touch anything on the field.
D. Ask the assistant who has been helping with the procedure to bring the necessary supplies.
8. D correct answer: What direction would the nurse provide to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
while establishing and maintaining a sterile field?
A. "This work surface is too low. Choose a surface that's above your waist."
B. "Begin to establish the sterile field here on the overbed table."
C. "Be careful to touch only the outer 1-inch edge of the sterile drape."
D. "Remember, reaching over the sterile field constitutes a break in sterile technique."
9. B correct answer: While preparing a sterile field, the nurse notes that a portion of the sterile drape
has come into contact with the patient's gown. Which action is most appropriate in this situation?
A. Place the sterile supplies only on the portion of the drape that did not touch the gown.
B. Collect the supplies necessary and establish a new sterile field.
C. Determine if the contact occurred within the outer 1-inch perimeter of the drape.
D. Establish the sterile field on the opposite side of the drape.
10. A correct answer: Why might the nurse otter the patient a bedpan before establishing a sterile
field?
A. Anticipating what the patient might need during a lengthy sterile procedure will minimize patient
movement.
B. A patient's becoming incontinent constitutes a breach in sterile technique.
C. Refocusing the patient's attention on a task decreases anxiety.
D. Assessing the patient's ability to follow instructions will help the nurse maintain the sterile field.
11. C correct answer: Which action would the nurse perform first when preparing to apply sterile
gloves?
A. Perform hand hygiene.
B. Place the package on a stable, flat surface.
C. Assess the glove packaging for wetness or tears.
D. Open the outer packaging.
