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Question 1

Which garbing step must be performed LAST before entering an ISO Class 5 primary engineering control?

Accepted Answer

Sterile gloves

Answer

Sterile gloves are donned last to prevent contamination from other garbing steps before manipulating sterile products.

Question 2

What is the correct direction of cleaning swabs when disinfecting an IV bag injection port?

Accepted Answer

Single unidirectional stroke, then discard swab

Answer

A single unidirectional stroke with a fresh alcohol swab prevents recontamination of the disinfected surface.

Question 3

Which of the following is a high-alert medication requiring extra verification in sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

Concentrated potassium chloride

Answer

Concentrated potassium chloride is a high-alert medication because errors in its preparation or administration can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 4

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions must be prepared in which environment?

Accepted Answer

ISO Class 5 laminar airflow workbench

Answer

TPN solutions must be compounded in an ISO Class 5 laminar airflow workbench to maintain sterility of this high-risk preparation.

Question 5

What is the significance of a positive environmental monitoring result in the cleanroom?

Accepted Answer

It triggers investigation and corrective action

Answer

A positive environmental monitoring result indicates potential contamination and requires immediate investigation, corrective action, and possible product quarantine.