AORN Aseptic Technique 5

Question 1

A scrubbed team member's sterile gown becomes saturated with blood during a lengthy procedure. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Change the gown immediately because strike-through contamination has occurred

Answer

Strike-through from blood saturation renders the gown a potential pathway for microbial transmission; the gown must be changed immediately.

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes the concept of 'surgical conscience' in perioperative nursing?

Accepted Answer

An internal commitment to uphold sterile technique even when not observed

Answer

Surgical conscience is the personal and professional obligation to report and correct any break in aseptic technique regardless of observation by others.

Question 3

During a case, a visitor observing in the OR sneezes near the sterile field without a mask. What action should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Stop and assess the field; consider it contaminated and re-establish if necessary

Answer

A sneeze near the sterile field introduces airborne microorganisms; the field must be assessed and re-established if contamination is suspected.

Question 4

Why must sterile gloves be donned using the closed technique immediately after gowning?

Accepted Answer

To prevent bare skin contact with the outer glove surface, maintaining sterility

Answer

The closed technique uses the gown cuff to handle the glove, preventing hand skin from contacting the sterile outer glove surface and maintaining its sterility.

Question 5

A case is delayed 45 minutes after the sterile field is set up. According to AORN, what should be done?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate the sterility of the field; cover with a sterile drape only if continuously monitored

Answer

AORN states that a sterile field should be covered with a sterile drape and can be used if it has been continuously monitored; otherwise it should be re-established.

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

(AORN) Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses Practice Test

AORN Aseptic Technique 5