Aseptic Technique Knowledge Self Assessment
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T/F = True/False
MC = Multiple Choice
Some questions may overlap in theme to ensure coverage and reinforce core concepts.
Answers are not provided, allowing you to research and verify, as well as use these as conversation tools.
Aseptic Technique (50 Questions)(T/F) Aseptic technique aims to prevent contamination by harmful microorganisms.
(MC) A key principle of aseptic technique is:
A. Maintaining a sterile field and avoiding non-sterile contacts
B. Touching sterile items with bare hands
C. Reusing contaminated gloves
D. Ignoring minor breaches(T/F) Proper handwashing is a critical step before donning gloves.
(MC) A sterile field is:
A. An area free from all microorganisms
B. Any clean surface
C. A concept applying only in hospitals
D. Unnecessary for needle scenes(T/F) If you drop a sterile needle on a non-sterile surface, it is no longer sterile.
(MC) To maintain asepsis while setting up needles:
A. Open packages carefully without touching sterile parts
B. Touch needles at their tips
C. Use dirty gloves to handle them
D. Blow on them to clear dust(T/F) You should never reach over an aseptic field with non-aseptic hands or arms.
(MC) If a sterile package is torn or wet:
A. Consider the contents non-sterile and replace
B. Still use them as long as they look clean
C. Tape it closed
D. Sterilize by spraying alcohol(T/F) Gloves that touch non-sterile surfaces during the scene must be changed.
(MC) The edges of a sterile package are considered:
A. Sterile
B. Non-sterile
C. Intermediately sterile
D. Sterile if you think they are(T/F) Talking, coughing, or sneezing over a sterile field can introduce contaminants.
(MC) When in doubt about sterility:
A. Consider the item contaminated
B. Use it anyway
C. Wipe it with a random disinfectant
D. Guess it’s probably fine(T/F) The top of a sterile field (drape) is considered sterile, but the underside is not.
(MC) To don gloves properly:
A. Perform hand hygiene first
B. Touch only the inside of the glove with bare hands
C. Avoid touching external glove surfaces with bare skin
D. All of the above(T/F) Working slowly and deliberately reduces the chance of accidental contamination.
(MC) If you need to adjust your mask:
A. Leave the sterile area, adjust it, and re-sanitize before returning
B. Adjust it over the aseptic field with gloved hands
C. Ask someone else to adjust it with non-sterile hands over the field
D. Remove your gloves and fix it right there(T/F) Once gloves are on, your hands should remain above waist level to avoid contamination.
(MC) The principle of aseptic technique includes:
A. Using sterile items for sterile sites
B. Using contaminated items as long as no one sees
C. Mixing sterile and non-sterile tools freely
D. Ignoring protocol if short on time(T/F) Moving slowly and minimizing unnecessary movements around the sterile field can maintain sterility.
(MC) If you accidentally touch a sterile needle with a bare hand:
A. The needle is now considered contaminated
B. Still sterile if your hand looked clean
C. Fix it by waving it in the air
D. Dip it in alcohol quickly(T/F) A “no-touch” technique can help maintain asepsis.
(MC) Limit the number of people around the sterile field because:
A. More people increase the risk of accidental contamination
B. More people guarantee sterility
C. Crowding improves technique
D. Contamination risk doesn’t change with the number of people(T/F) The goal of aseptic technique in sharps play is to minimize infection risk from wound creation.
(MC) Once gloves are contaminated:
A. Remove and replace them
B. Wipe them with a tissue
C. Continue using them
D. Ask the bottom to clean them(T/F) Place only sterile items within the sterile field.
(MC) To set up a sterile field:
A. Use a sterile drape and only sterile instruments on it
B. Place tools on your shirt
C. Lean across the field with non-sterile items
D. Mix clean and sterile tools(T/F) Always open sterile packages away from your body to avoid contamination of the contents.
(MC) Instruments that fall below waist level:
A. Are considered contaminated
B. Are still sterile
C. Can be retrieved and used
D. Depend on how long they were down there(T/F) Training and practice are essential to master aseptic technique.
(MC) If a sterile item’s expiration date is past:
A. Consider it non-sterile
B. Use it if it looks fine
C. Re-sterilize it by wiping
D. Ignore the date(T/F) Non-sterile personnel should not reach or lean over the sterile field.
(MC) Safe aseptic technique during needle insertion involves:
A. Cleaning the site, using gloves, and avoiding touching non-sterile surfaces
B. Touching the site with bare hands after cleaning
C. Letting the bottom handle the sterile needles
D. Reusing the same gloves for cleaning and insertion(T/F) Keep movement and conversation minimal during critical steps to maintain focus on sterility.
(MC) If you must turn your back on a sterile field:
A. Cover it or have someone monitor it
B. It remains sterile
C. Move it across the room
D. Nothing changes(T/F) Wet surfaces can promote microorganism migration.
(MC) To maintain asepsis, sterile solutions should be poured:
A. With the bottle’s lip not touching the sterile container
B. Directly onto contaminated surfaces
C. Across the sterile field from a distance
D. Without concern for splashing(T/F) Aseptic technique also includes proper hand hygiene before and after glove use.
(MC) Educating both top and bottom about asepsis:
A. Reduces the risk of accidental contamination
B. Is unnecessary as only the top matters
C. Confuses everyone
D. Only matters if requested(T/F) Items should be removed from sterile packaging carefully, touching only the edges or non-sterile portions as instructed.
(MC) If the bottom’s skin is prepped:
A. Avoid re-touching the area without gloves
B. It is sterile
C. Re-cleaning is never needed
D. Touching it after could be fine if hands are dry(T/F) Always assume that any uncertain situation results in contamination.
(MC) Single-use sterile needles:
A. Are disposed of after one use
B. Can be sterilized again if they look clean
C. Can be wiped and reused
D. Are non-sterile(T/F) Maintaining aseptic technique may slow you down initially, but improves safety.
(MC) Post-procedure, sterile instruments not used and still sealed:
A. Can remain sterile if their packaging is intact
B. Are considered contaminated once opened, even if untouched
C. Should be thrown away
D. Become self-sterilizing(T/F) Good lighting is important to ensure proper aseptic practice (seeing contamination risks).
(MC) A properly executed aseptic technique:
A. Minimizes infection risk
B. Wastes time
C. Is optional in sharps play
D. Only matters in surgery(T/F) If a breach occurs, it’s safer to start over with new sterile supplies than risk infection.
(MC) Gloves become contaminated if:
A. They touch any non-sterile surface
B. They stay in the air
C. They are used for a short time only
D. They contact only the sterile field(T/F) Continuous learning and following best practices keep aseptic technique standards high.
(MC) In sharps play, aseptic technique ultimately protects:
A. Both top and bottom from infection
B. Only the top
C. Only the bottom
D. No one
