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Flashcards in Sterile Technique Deck (13)
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1
Q

When using the 3M Avagard what are the steps?

A
  • Hand washing prior to administration (Clean under nails)
  • Dry hands
  • Dispense one pump into hand(2 mL)
  • With opposite hand work into nails and then up arm to elbow
  • Dispense second pump (2 mL) and repeat with other hand
  • Dispense final pump (2 mL) and reapply to both hands
  • DO NOT DRY HANDS WITH A TOWEL
2
Q

T/F: Items used within a sterile field must be sterile.

A

TRUE

3
Q

All areas of doubtful sterility are considered __________

A

Contaminated

4
Q

Movement ______ or ______ the sterile field must not contaminate the sterile field.

A

within

around

5
Q

A sterile barrier that is __________ must be considered contaminated.

A

Permeated

6
Q

The edges of a sterile package are considered ________ once the package is opened.

A

Unsterile

7
Q

Table are sterile only at ______ level.

A

table

8
Q

Sterile persons and items _______only sterile persons and items.

A

touch

9
Q

Unsterile persons and items touch only ________ persons

A

unsterile

10
Q

Front of the gown is sterile from the ______ line down to ______ level.

A

Nipple

Table

11
Q

Arms of the gown are sterile from gloved hands to _ inches above the elbows.

A

2

12
Q

Backs of gowns are ________.

A

unsterile

13
Q

Stockinette cuffs of gown sleeves are _______ and must be _________ by gloves

A

unsterile

covered