Chapter 2: Table of Contents
1) A surgical mask’s main function is to:
- Prevent contamination from bacteria released from the surgeon during breathing
- Block moisture droplets expelled from the surgeon when talking
- Protect the incision from epithelial cells falling from the surgeon’s face
- Prevent contamination from bacteria released from the surgeon during breathing, block moisture droplets expelled from the surgeon when talking, & protect the incision from epithelial cells falling from the surgeon’s face
2) The standard temperature and time used for the sterilization of surgical packs in a steam autoclave are:
- 111 degrees Centigrade for 15 min
- 121 degrees Centigrade for 30 min
- 132 degrees Centigrade for 10 min
- 141 degrees Centigrade for 10 min
3) After gowning, the wrist cuff of the gown is considered:
- Sterile
- Unsterile
4) Surgical scrubbing should start at the fingertips and continue towards the hands and forearms. How long should a surgeon scrub their hands before the first procedure of the day?
- 2 minutes
- 3 minutes
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
5) Cold sterilization is effective against bacteria
- True
- False
6) Which of the following CANNOT be used to effectively sterilize surgical items:
- Steam sterilization (autoclave)
- Ethylene oxide (Chemical sterilization)
- Radiation
- Chlorhexidine soak
7) Which of the following statements best describes ground drapes:
- Are placed around a hollow organ to catch any spilage
- Are attached to the patient with a sprayed on adhesive
- Are used to isolate the surgical field from the surrounding contaminated area
- Are placed on the ground to prevent contamination of the environment
8) Flash sterilization is done:
- On unwrapped instruments
- Only at a temperature of 121 degrees Centigrade in pre-vacuum autoclaves only
- Both on unwrapped instruments only AND in pre-vacuum autoclaves only
9) Preoperative scrubbing of the surgeon’s hands is:
- Unnecessary when sterile gloves are used needed
- Only when doing orthopedic surgery needed
- In case a glove becomes punctured done for 10 minutes
- Before every case
10) Biological sterility indicators are more accurate than chemical sterility indicators
- True
- False