NBSTSA Sterile Technique & Asepsis

Question 1

What is the minimum sterile field margin from the edge of a draped table that is considered non-sterile?

Accepted Answer

1 inch

Answer

2 inches

Answer

3 inches

Answer

4 inches

Question 2

Which of the following actions is correct when a sterile gown becomes wet during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Replace the gown immediately

Answer

Continue the procedure if moisture is minimal

Answer

Dry the gown with a sterile towel

Answer

Apply a sterile drape over the wet area

Question 3

When opening a peel-pack onto the sterile field, the scrub technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Peel back the edges and present the item without touching the sterile field

Answer

Reach into the pack and remove the item

Answer

Have the circulator drop the item onto the field

Answer

Flip the item onto the sterile field from a distance

Question 4

Which disinfection level is required for semi-critical surgical instruments that contact intact mucous membranes?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Low-level disinfection

Answer

Intermediate-level disinfection

Answer

Sterilization

Question 5

The proper technique for donning a sterile gown after hand antisepsis is:

Accepted Answer

Grasp the gown at the inside neckline and step away from the table

Answer

Pick up the gown at the collar and shake it open

Answer

Ask the circulator to unfold and hold the gown open

Answer

Open the gown on the back table and step into it

Question 6

An item is considered sterile if it was sterilized by steam autoclave and stored in a clean, closed cabinet for:

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely, as long as packaging is intact

Answer

30 days maximum

Answer

6 months maximum

Answer

Until opened