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Surg Tech Quiz6
Fundamental Knowledge - II. Infection Control - C. Pack&Disp. Supp., OR Environ.
Question | Answer |
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Is Nylon an acceptable wrapper for gas sterilization? | NO |
What is the only acceptable plastic that can be used for steam sterilization? | Polypropylene |
True or False. Small holes in muslin wrappers can be repaired by stitching on a patch | False |
Packages wrapped in muslin must have | Four thicknesses |
The maximum storage life for a muslin wrapped item in a closed cabinet is | 30 days |
An item dropped on the floor is considered safe only if | it is enclosed in an impervious material |
When using a pour solution | The contents must be used or discarded after the bottle is opened |
What is the standard safety margin on package wrappers | 1 inch or more |
When opening a wrapper, the circulator should open the top flap | Away from self |
When the scrub nurse opens an inner sterile wrapper | the side nearest the body is opened first |
When flipping a sterile item onto the field, the circulator may | Project the item without reaching over the sterile field |
The room temperature in an operating room should be | between 68 and 76 degrees F |
If an Or staff member wears eyeglasses | The glasses should be wiped with an antiseptic solution before each operation |
True or False. Scub suits may be worn out of the OR uncovered, if they are changed upon OR re-entry | False |
The most effective protection from the radiation of x-rays is a | lead apron |
It is considered goot technique to | handle the mask only be the strings |
Sterile gloves | should be wiped off after donning to remove lubricant |
Electrical cords should be | removed from pathways so equipment is not rolled over them |
Scatter readiation effects are directly related to | amount of radiation and length of exposure time. |