CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Aseptic Technique and Garbing Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to USP Chapter <797>, which of the following items is prohibited in the ante-area and buffer area to minimize particle shedding and potential contamination?

Accepted Answer

Artificial nails

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Plain wedding band

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Facility-issued scrubs

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Prescription eyeglasses

Question 2

A Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician is garbing to work in a non-hazardous cleanroom. Which of the following represents the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE) in the ante-area?

Accepted Answer

Shoe covers, head/beard covers, face mask, hand washing

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Gown, sterile gloves, shoe covers, face mask

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Sterile gloves, gown, face mask, shoe covers

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Hand washing, sterile gloves, gown, shoe covers

Question 3

During aseptic manipulation inside a primary engineering control (PEC), how should sterile gloves be managed to maintain sterility?

Accepted Answer

Routinely disinfected with sterile 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and inspected for tears

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Replaced every two hours regardless of activity

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Wiped with a dry, lint-free wipe periodically

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Kept below waist level to avoid airborne contaminants

Question 4

A technician is preparing to compound a sterile product. After completing hand washing but before donning sterile gloves, what is the required next step according to proper aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

Apply an alcohol-based hand rub and allow hands to dry completely

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Enter the buffer area and don a sterile gown

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Apply a water-based lotion to prevent skin dryness

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Wipe hands with a non-sterile towel

Question 5

Which of the following actions constitutes a break in aseptic technique while working within a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?

Accepted Answer

Talking or coughing directly towards critical sites

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Placing a vial's rubber stopper facing the HEPA filter

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Wiping down components with sterile 70% IPA before placing them in the hood

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Arranging supplies at least 6 inches inside the hood

Question 6

A technician notices their gown has become visibly soiled while compounding. What is the appropriate course of action according to garbing standards?

Accepted Answer

Exit the compounding area immediately and replace the compromised garb

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Wipe the soiled area with sterile 70% IPA and continue working

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Place a sterile wipe over the soiled area as a barrier

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Finish the current preparation, then exit to change the gown

According to USP Chapter , which of the following items is prohibited in the ante-area and buffer area to minimize particle shedding and potential contamination?