Quiz

1. Which of the following is within the sterile field:

1. Items above the level of the draped client.
2. Items below the level of the draped client.
3. The gowned and gloved provider's back.
4. From the gowned and gloved provider's head to the chest.

2. Which of the following will likely cause contamination:

1. Leaving gauze sponges soaking in antiseptic.
2. Pressing the cotton to the lip of the antiseptic container and inverting it.
3. Dipping cotton into the main antiseptic container.
4. All of the above.

1. Using a new or correctly processed needle, but using the same syringe.
2. Using a new or correctly processed syringe, but using the same needle.
3. Using a new or correctly processed needle and a new or correctly processed syringe.

4. Shaving is recommended to reduce the risk of postprocedure infections.

True | False

5. If an iodophor solution is used to prepare the skin before a surgical procedure, it should remain on the site for 2 minutes before the procedure, and then the excess should be wiped off with sterile cotton or gauze.

True | False

6. Most surgical wound infections occur from contamination of the wound after the client leaves the health care facility.

True | False

7. Controlling bleeding and handling tissue gently can help reduce the likelihood of postoperative infections.

True | False