ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 22 : Surgical Asepsis Questions
Question 1 of 5
Inserting an IV needle into a vein should use which technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inserting an IV needle requires sterile technique because it enters the bloodstream, a sterile environment, and contamination could lead to serious infections.
Question 2 of 5
Caring for a patient with severe burns should use which technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caring for severe burns requires sterile technique to prevent infection in exposed tissues that lack normal skin barriers.
Question 3 of 5
On the following diagram, label the parts of the needle and syringe that need to be kept sterile.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,G
Rationale: The tip, hub, bevel of the needle, and the inside of the syringe barrel must be kept sterile as they come into direct contact with the patient's tissues or fluids, preventing infection.
Question 4 of 5
After assisting with a minor surgery in a dermatologist's office, you are asked to clean up the instruments prior to their sterilization. What actions will you take?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Proper cleaning of instruments involves washing them in soapy water to remove debris, rinsing with clear water to remove soap residue, and leaving hinged instruments open to ensure thorough cleaning and sterilization. Dipping in disinfectant is not a standard pre-sterilization step.
Question 5 of 5
How can you tell if a surgical pack has been sterilized?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sterilization is confirmed by the chemical indicator tape, which changes color (e.g., hash marks turn black) after exposure to the sterilization process, indicating the pack has been properly sterilized.