Question 1

Jewelry of any kind is a potential source of pathogens. The recommended standard is to _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keep jewelry covered 
B)  only wear earrings and necklaces 
C)  remove all jewelry 
D)  wear only clean jewelry

Question 2

_____________ is used in the health care setting for routine hand washing. Plain soap, without antiseptic, is effective in removing soluble fatty acids, soil, and debris from the skin surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avaguard 
B)  Alcohol foam 
C)  Antiseptic liquid soap 
D)  Living tissue

Question 3

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
-Chemicals that reduce the number of microorganisms in body tissue or on skin

Accepted Answer

A) Antiseptics 
B) Asepsis 
C) Aseptic technique

Question 4

Match each term with the correct definition. You can use answer choices more than once.
-Counted strokes

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical scrub 
B) Surgical rub

Question 5

Sterile personnel must pass other sterile personnel ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  front to front or back to back 
B)  right side to right side 
C)  left side to left side 
D)  right side to left side

Question 6

When used correctly, ________ produce(s) high levels of destruction of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol-based skin cleaner, foams, and creams 
B)  plain soap (liquid or bar) 
C)  germicidal soap 
D)  hot water

Question 7

Before opening a sterile pack, the scrub should also check the outside package for the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  right size 
B)  integrity 
C)  right wrap 
D)  all the above

Question 8

Match each term with the correct definition. You can use answer choices more than once.
-Should be used only when no soil is visible on the hands

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical scrub 
B) Surgical rub

Exam 9: The Principles and Practice of Aseptic Technique

Jewelry of any kind is a potential source of pathogens. The recommended standard is to _____________.

_____________ is used in the health care setting for routine hand washing. Plain soap, without antiseptic, is effective in removing soluble fatty acids, soil, and debris from the skin surface.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Chemicals that reduce the number of microorganisms in body tissue or on skin

Match each term with the correct definition. You can use answer choices more than once. -Counted strokes

Sterile personnel must pass other sterile personnel ________.

When used correctly, ________ produce(s) high levels of destruction of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Before opening a sterile pack, the scrub should also check the outside package for the __________.

Match each term with the correct definition. You can use answer choices more than once. -Should be used only when no soil is visible on the hands