CST Surgical Asepsis & Sterile Technique 2

Question 1

When a sterile team member's gown becomes wet during a procedure, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Consider the gown contaminated and change immediately

Answer

Strike-through contamination occurs when moisture penetrates a gown, rendering it non-sterile and requiring immediate gown change.

Question 2

What is the minimum distance a sterile team member should maintain from an unsterile surface when turning?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

Sterile team members must maintain at least 12 inches (1 foot) from unsterile surfaces when turning to prevent contamination.

Question 3

Which area of a sterile gown is considered unsterile and must not be touched by a sterile team member?

Accepted Answer

Back of the gown

Answer

The back of a sterile gown is considered unsterile because it cannot be continuously visualized during the procedure.

Question 4

A scrubbed surgical technologist should pass instruments to the surgeon in which manner?

Accepted Answer

Slapped firmly into the surgeon's palm so they can feel it

Answer

Instruments are passed with a firm slap into the surgeon's palm so they can feel the instrument without looking away from the operative site.

Question 5

What is the proper technique for opening a peel-pack onto the sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Peel the edges back and present or flip the item onto the field

Answer

Peel-pack items are opened by peeling the edges apart and either presenting the item to the scrub or flipping it carefully onto the sterile field.

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