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Alcohol This antiseptic and disinfectant is bactericidal but does not kill spores or fungi, it has no residual effects, and it is both painful and cytotoxic when used in open wounds. Chlorhexidine This antiseptic and disinfectant is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast. It ...

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Surgical Nursing test 2 questions
Questions and Correct Answers the
Latest Update and Recommended
Version

Alcohol

✓ This antiseptic and disinfectant is bactericidal but does not kill spores or fungi, it has no
residual effects, and it is both painful and cytotoxic when used in open wounds.


Chlorhexidine

✓ This antiseptic and disinfectant is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast. It
has a rapid onset and 2-day residual activity unaffected by organic matter and is
nonirritating to tissues.


Preparing oneself to perform or assist in surgery

✓ The term scrub in refers to:


The first layer of draping can be performed by nonsterile assistants.

✓ Which of the following statements is false?


Three

✓ A surgical site should be scrubbed and rinsed a minimum of _____ times.


Ethylene oxide




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✓ _____ systems use a gas to sterilize items.


Since sterility cannot be guaranteed, most cold-sterilized instruments should be used only for

minor procedures

✓ Which statement concerning cold sterilization is most accurate?


The former kills or inhibits infectious agents on living tissues and the latter on inanimate objects.

✓ How is an antiseptic different from a disinfectant?


Quarantined in a well-ventilated area for at least 24 hours

✓ After ethylene oxide sterilization, materials should be:


121° C (249.8° F) for 13 minutes

✓ The safe, minimal standard for autoclave sterilization is:


Increased pressure

✓ How does an autoclave raise the temperature of steam to the high levels required for
sterilization?


Aseptic technique:

✓ Includes all steps taken to prevent contamination of the surgical site by infectious agents


Cloth drapes and gowns should be folded accordion style.

✓ Concerning drapes and gowns used in surgery, which statement is most accurate?




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Each type of pack should be organized such that items are always placed in the same location

in the tray.

✓ Which statement concerning instrument-pack preparation is true?


Pressurized Steam

✓ An autoclave uses which of the following to do its job?


Impermeable

✓ Which of the following is not an ideal characteristic of wrapping material for a surgical
pack?


Fecal Matter

✓ Which of the following is most likely to deactivate the effects of a chlorine-based
disinfectant?


False.

✓ (True/False) One layer of wrapping is used when wrapping a surgical pack.


Flash.

✓ During surgery, a veterinary technician drops a forcep. The surgeon says she needs it
cleaned. Which of the following types of sterilization is most appropriate in this case?


Surgical Conscience.




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