NBSTSA Sterile Technique & Asepsis 4

Question 1

During a procedure, a circulator notices condensation forming on the outside of a sterile saline bottle just retrieved from storage. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Consider the contents contaminated and discard

Answer

Condensation (strike-through moisture) on a sterile package or container indicates potential contamination and the item must be discarded.

Question 2

A scrub technologist drops a sterile instrument onto the floor. The instrument bounces and lands inside the sterile drape perimeter. What should occur?

Accepted Answer

Treat the instrument as contaminated and remove it from the sterile field

Answer

Any item that has fallen to the floor is considered contaminated regardless of where it lands after falling.

Question 3

Which zone on a sterile-draped patient is considered the primary sterile field during an abdominal procedure?

Accepted Answer

The draped patient area surrounding the incision site

Answer

The sterile drapes placed on the patient around the operative site constitute the primary sterile field.

Question 4

When gowning another team member, the scrub technologist should hand the gown in which manner?

Accepted Answer

Held open with the inside facing the surgeon and hands protected by the gown

Answer

The gown is held open at the neck with the sterile outside facing out and the scrub's hands tucked inside to protect sterility.

Question 5

A sterile package is found with a small, dried blood stain on the outer wrapper from a previous case. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Consider it contaminated and do not use

Answer

Any stain or soil on a sterile wrapper is evidence of potential contamination and the package must not be used.

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Practice Test

NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Practice Test

NBSTSA Sterile Technique & Asepsis 4