RMA Surgical Assisting and Minor Surgery 2

Question 1

When opening a sterile pack toward yourself, which flap should be unfolded first?

Accepted Answer

The flap farthest from your body

Answer

The farthest flap is opened first so you never reach across the exposed sterile field.

Question 2

The 1-inch border around the edge of a sterile drape is considered:

Accepted Answer

Contaminated

Answer

The outer 1-inch margin of any sterile field is regarded as non-sterile.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a surgical hand scrub before assisting?

Accepted Answer

Reduce resident and transient microorganisms

Answer

Scrubbing lowers microbial counts but does not fully sterilize skin, so gloves are still required.

Question 4

A sterile item that becomes wet by a non-sterile liquid is considered:

Accepted Answer

Contaminated by strike-through

Answer

Moisture wicks microorganisms through the barrier in a process called strike-through contamination.

Question 5

Which gloving method is used when a medical assistant gloves without help from another person?

Accepted Answer

Open gloving

Answer

Open gloving is performed independently for minor procedures using sterile gloves only.

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