AORN Aseptic Technique 2

Question 1

When setting up a sterile field, which action correctly maintains sterility?

Accepted Answer

Open sterile packages by peeling edges away and dropping contents onto the field

Answer

Sterile packages should be opened by peeling edges back and dropping or presenting contents to the sterile field without reaching across or touching sterile areas.

Question 2

Which zone around a sterile-draped table is considered the sterile field boundary per AORN guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The top surface of the drape only

Answer

Only the top surface of the sterile drape is considered sterile; the edges and sides hanging below table level are not sterile.

Question 3

A circulator notices a small tear in a sterile gown cuff during a procedure. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Notify the scrub and change the gown immediately

Answer

A compromised gown must be replaced immediately because it no longer provides an effective sterile barrier.

Question 4

Which of the following is an acceptable method for pouring sterile solution onto a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Pour close to the sterile receptacle without splashing, after discarding the first few drops

Answer

Sterile solution should be poured near the edge of the receptacle without splashing, and the first pour is discarded to remove any contaminants at the bottle lip.

Question 5

What is the rationale for keeping the sterile field at or above waist level?

Accepted Answer

Items below waist level are considered contaminated per aseptic principles

Answer

AORN guidelines consider anything below the waist level of a sterile-gowned person to be unsterile, because those areas cannot be consistently monitored.

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

AORN Aseptic Technique 2