Asepsis Quiz – Veterinary Surgery Online

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

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

After gowning, the wrist cuff of the gown is considered:

Sterile

Unsterile

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

Cold sterilization is effective against bacteria

True

False

Which of the following CANNOT be used to effectively sterilize surgical items:

Steam sterilization (autoclave)

ethylene oxide (Chemical sterilization)

Radiation

Chlorhexidine soak

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

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

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

Biological sterility indicators are more accurate than chemical sterility indicators

True

False

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