CFA Patient Safety & Aseptic Practices 2

Question 1

During a surgical procedure, a sterile team member's gown becomes contaminated at the sleeve cuff. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Replace the contaminated gown immediately with a new sterile gown

Answer

Any contamination of sterile attire requires immediate replacement to maintain the sterile field and prevent surgical site infection.

Question 2

Which zone of the sterile field is considered safe for placement of sterile instruments on a draped patient?

Accepted Answer

Any area covered by sterile drapes

Answer

All areas covered by sterile drapes are considered part of the sterile field and are safe for placement of sterile instruments.

Question 3

A circulator needs to open a sterile item onto the sterile field. What is the proper technique?

Accepted Answer

Open the wrapper and allow the scrub technician to retrieve the item without contamination

Answer

The circulator opens the outer wrapper while the scrub technician uses sterile technique to retrieve the inner contents without contaminating the sterile field.

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum distance a non-sterile person should maintain from a sterile field?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

Non-sterile personnel should maintain at least 18 inches from the sterile field to prevent inadvertent contamination.

Question 5

During a procedure, a sterile glove is torn. What should the first assistant do?

Accepted Answer

Remove only the torn glove and replace it immediately

Answer

A torn glove must be immediately removed and replaced with a new sterile glove to maintain aseptic technique.

CFA Practice Test

CFA Practice Test

CFA Patient Safety & Aseptic Practices 2