ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 22 : Surgical Asepsis Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have put on sterile gloves and want to dispose of the wrapper before you proceed. How will you do this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To maintain sterility, grasp the wrapper in the middle with sterile gloves, away from the unsterile outer margin, and drop it into the trash can from waist height to avoid contaminating the sterile field or gloves.
Question 2 of 5
When you open a sterile pack to set up or add to a sterile field, you will take the following steps. Number them in the correct order.
Action to Take
Potential Condition
Parameter to Monitor
Correct Answer: D,B,A,C
Rationale: The correct sequence is to open the flap away from you first to avoid reaching over the sterile field, then open the side flaps, and finally open the flap toward you to maintain sterility.
Question 3 of 5
Inserting a urinary catheter should use which technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inserting a urinary catheter requires sterile technique because it involves entering the bladder, a sterile body cavity, to prevent infection.
Question 4 of 5
Washing the perineal area should use which technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the perineal area uses clean technique as it involves external skin cleaning, not entry into a sterile body cavity.
Question 5 of 5
Administering an insulin injection should use which technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering an insulin injection requires sterile technique because it involves piercing the skin with a needle, bypassing the body's natural defenses.