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Sterile FieldCan unlicensed assistive personnel perform sterile procedures - ANS-No
Can you touch the outer one inch margin of a supply without contaminating it -
ANS-Yes, inside that one inch is considered contaminated
Give examples of biohazardous human body fluids. Semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic
fluid, saliva, pleural fluid - ANS-
How are sharps containers designed - ANS-No one can stick their hand into the
container (once something is put in it cannot come back out)
How should a red biohazard bag be used - ANS-Cuff the outside of the bag, stand it up
to drop items into it, uncuff the bag from the outside when done (ensure not to touch
inside of bag)
How should sharps be disposed - ANS-Puncture-resistant, leak-proof container near the
point of use
How should the trash can be moved - ANS-By pushing/shoving it from the outside using
your foot (if you MUST use your hands be sure to wear gloves)
How should you approach a sterile item on a sterile field - ANS-From the front and
straight on, diagonal movements will contaminate the items
Is the outside of a sterile package considered sterile - ANS-No, the outside of the
package is not sterile but once you open the package the item must be touched only
with sterile gloves
Should items on the sterile table overlap or touch each other - ANS-No, if a sterile
object touches any non-sterile object, it becomes contaminated
Trash should never be placed into a trash can without - ANS-A plastic liner, if you place
without than you are contaminating the entire trash can
What are examples of pathological biohazardous waste - ANS-Waste biopsy material
and any human tissues or body parts from autopsy, surgery, or other procedures
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