CNOR Surgical Asepsis and Sterility 2

Question 1

When opening a sterile package, which action correctly maintains sterility?

Accepted Answer

Open the far flap first, then the sides, then the near flap

Answer

Opening the far flap first prevents reaching over the sterile field, then sides, and finally the near flap toward the body.

Question 2

A scrub person notices a small hole in a sterile gown during donning. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Discard the gown and obtain an intact sterile gown

Answer

Any breach in gown integrity compromises the sterile barrier; the gown must be discarded and replaced.

Question 3

Which zone of a sterile-draped table is considered the sterile field boundary?

Accepted Answer

The top surface only; the sides and drape edges hanging below are unsterile

Answer

The sterile field includes only the top surface of the draped table; hanging edges and sides below the table level are considered contaminated.

Question 4

Steam sterilization using the gravity displacement cycle is most appropriate for which items?

Accepted Answer

Items that can withstand high heat and moisture

Answer

Gravity displacement steam sterilization is suitable for heat- and moisture-tolerant items such as metal instruments and textiles.

Question 5

After a sterile package falls on the floor, the scrub person should:

Accepted Answer

Consider it contaminated and discard it

Answer

Any item that falls to the floor is considered contaminated regardless of visible soiling or intact packaging.

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