CST Surgical Asepsis & Sterile Technique 3

Question 1

In the OR, traffic patterns are controlled primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Minimize airborne contamination and maintain sterility

Answer

Controlling traffic in the OR reduces the number of people and movements that generate airborne particles and contamination near the sterile field.

Question 2

A sterile item falls below the level of the sterile field edge. What should the scrub technologist do?

Accepted Answer

Consider it contaminated and request a replacement

Answer

Any item that falls below the level of the sterile field is considered contaminated and must be replaced.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the correct order for surgical hand antisepsis using a scrub brush?

Accepted Answer

Fingertips → fingers → hand → wrist → forearm

Answer

The anatomical scrub proceeds from the most contaminated area (fingertips/nails) proximally toward the forearm to move contamination away from the hands.

Question 4

A sterile wrapper that has a hole of any size is considered:

Accepted Answer

Unsterile regardless of hole size

Answer

Any breach in a sterile wrapper, regardless of size, compromises sterility and the item must be reprocessed.

Question 5

During a procedure, an unsterile person needs to walk past a sterile field. They should:

Accepted Answer

Face away from the sterile field while passing at a safe distance

Answer

Unsterile persons must face away from the sterile field and maintain a safe distance to prevent accidental contamination.

(CST) Certified Surgical Technician Practice Test

(CST) Certified Surgical Technician Practice Test

CST Surgical Asepsis & Sterile Technique 3