FREE RCIS Sterile Technique and Infection Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

When opening a sterile package, which flap should be opened first?

Accepted Answer

The flap furthest away from you

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The flap closest to you

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The right-side flap

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The left-side flap

Question 2

Which part of a sterile surgical gown is considered non-sterile?

Accepted Answer

The neckline and back of the gown

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The front of the gown from chest to waist

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The sleeves from 2 inches above the elbow to the cuff

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The sterile gloves covering the hands

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended duration for an alcohol-based hand rub to be effective, according to most guidelines?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

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5 seconds

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10 seconds

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60 seconds

Question 4

If a scrubbed team member's sterile glove is punctured by a needle, what is the immediate and most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Announce the contamination and immediately change the glove

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Place a new sterile glove over the punctured one

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Continue the procedure and change gloves later

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Cover the puncture with a sterile dressing

Question 5

The outer 1-inch border of a sterile field is considered:

Accepted Answer

Contaminated

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Sterile

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Semi-sterile

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The 'safe zone'

Question 6

When performing a skin prep for a femoral artery access site, the antiseptic solution should be applied in what manner?

Accepted Answer

In a circular motion, starting at the insertion site and moving outward

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In a back-and-forth scrubbing motion

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Starting at the periphery and moving inward

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By blotting the area gently with a sterile gauze