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When opening a sterile pack, which of the following actions by the nurse might compromise the sterility of the instruments and supplies inside the pack?
When opening a sterile pack, which of the following actions by the nurse might compromise the sterility of the instruments and supplies inside the pack?
While waiting for a sterile procedure to begin, how should a nurse position their hands and arms?
While waiting for a sterile procedure to begin, how should a nurse position their hands and arms?
When donning sterile gloves, which of the following explains the method a nurse should use for gloving the dominant hand?
When donning sterile gloves, which of the following explains the method a nurse should use for gloving the dominant hand?
A nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personnel (AP) about the use of sterile gloves. Which of the following instructions regarding the open-gloving method should the nurse give?
A nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personnel (AP) about the use of sterile gloves. Which of the following instructions regarding the open-gloving method should the nurse give?
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A nurse is preparing to wash their hands prior to surgery. For which of the following reasons should the nurse keep their hands above their elbows?
A nurse is preparing to wash their hands prior to surgery. For which of the following reasons should the nurse keep their hands above their elbows?
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A nurse is preparing to open a sterile package of instruments. Identify the order in which the nurse should perform the following steps?
A nurse is preparing to open a sterile package of instruments. Identify the order in which the nurse should perform the following steps?
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A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions contaminates the sterile field? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The nurse should identify that which of the following actions contaminates the sterile field? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the hands requires special attention during the prescrub wash?
A nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the hands requires special attention during the prescrub wash?
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A nurse should identify that which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?
A nurse should identify that which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?
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Prior to entering the surgical-scrub area, which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) items should a nurse don? (Select all that apply.)
Prior to entering the surgical-scrub area, which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) items should a nurse don? (Select all that apply.)
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A nurse is preparing to flush and change the dressing on a client's central venous catheter. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the primary purpose for performing this intervention using surgical asepsis?
A nurse is preparing to flush and change the dressing on a client's central venous catheter. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the primary purpose for performing this intervention using surgical asepsis?
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Study Notes
Sterile Packs
- Opening a sterile pack with wet hands compromises the sterility of the instruments and supplies within the pack.
Sterile Procedure Positioning
- During a sterile procedure, a nurse should keep their hands and arms above waist level and in front of their body.
Donning Sterile Gloves - Dominant Hand
- When donning sterile gloves, the nurse should glove the dominant hand first by inserting the gloved hand into the cuff of the other glove.
Open-Gloving Method
- The nurse should instruct assistive personnel to hold the glove cuff with their non-dominant hand, leaving the glove itself sterile.
Surgical Handwashing
- During surgical handwashing, the nurse should keep their hands above their elbows to avoid contamination by droplets from the lower arms or elbows.
Opening a Sterile Package
- The nurse should open a sterile package by opening the flap furthest from them, followed by the side flaps, and finally, the flap closest to them.
Sterile Field Contamination
- Reaching across the sterile field contaminates the sterile field.
- Turning one’s back to the sterile field contaminates the sterile field.
- Coughing or sneezing over a sterile field contaminates the sterile field.
- Touching a non-sterile surface contaminates the sterile field.
- Allowing a sterile field to become wet contaminates the sterile field.
Handwashing Emphasis Areas
- Fingernails are especially important during the prescrub handwashing process due to their potential for holding microorganisms.
Surgical Asepsis Goal
- Surgical asepsis aims to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into a surgical wound.
Surgical Scrub Area PPE
- A surgical cap should be donned prior to entering the surgical scrub area.
- A surgical mask should be donned prior to entering the surgical scrub area.
Central Venous Catheter Dressing
- The primary purpose of using sterile technique when flushing and changing a central venous catheter dressing is to prevent infection.
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This quiz evaluates your understanding of sterile techniques and the actions that could compromise sterility in a clinical setting. Learn about best practices for opening sterile packs and maintaining infection control in nursing.
