Question 1

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to:&#10;A) cuff on the arms.&#10;B) level of sterile field.&#10;C) waist.&#10;D) knee.

Accepted Answer

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to the level of sterile field, which is usually at or above waist height. Therefore, options A, C and D are not correct.

Question 2

What should the radiographer do after removing the cover from the IR?&#10;A) Quickly take it to be processed.&#10;B) Give it to a nonsterile team member.&#10;C) Put it on the floor.&#10;D) Remove gloves before handling it.

Accepted Answer

The radiographer should remove gloves before handling the exposed IR to prevent possible contamination from the gloves. The IR should not be put on the floor or given to a nonsterile team member, and it should not be quickly taken to be processed while still exposed to possible contaminants.

Question 3

The sterile field is the:&#10;A) whole surgical room.&#10;B) area around the surgeon.&#10;C) area prepared for the patient.&#10;D) surgical incision.

Accepted Answer

area prepared for the patient.

Question 4

What should be done if the sterile field is compromised?&#10;A) Determine if the area is important.&#10;B) Don't tell anyone.&#10;C) Call your manager.&#10;D) Tell OR staff immediately.

Accepted Answer

If the sterile field is compromised, it is important to tell OR staff immediately to prevent any contamination or infection from occurring. It is important to act quickly and efficiently to maintain a safe and sterile environment for the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following surgical procedures require the C-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs?&#10;A) Tibia nailing&#10;B) Operative cholangiography&#10;C) Hip pinning&#10;D) Antegrade femoral nailing

Accepted Answer

Hip pinning is the only surgical procedure on the list that requires the C-arm to be positioned between the patient's legs. The other procedures (tibia nailing, operative cholangiography, antegrade femoral nailing) do not require this positioning.

Question 6

Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by:&#10;A) both sterile and nonsterile team members.&#10;B) only nonsterile team members.&#10;C) only sterile team members.&#10;D) only the surgeon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reaching over a sterile field is allowed...

Question 7

Less frequently used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned:&#10;A) every 3 days.&#10;B) at least once a week.&#10;C) every 2 weeks.&#10;D) once a month.

Accepted Answer

X-ray equipment used less frequently should still be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the buildup of dust and other debris that can impact its performance. Once a week is a reasonable timeframe for this type of equipment.

Question 8

Who would be included as nonsterile team members?&#10;1)Anesthesia provider&#10;2)Physician assistant&#10;3)Radiographer&#10;A) 1 and 2&#10;B) 1 and 3&#10;C) 2 and 3&#10;D) 1, 2, and 3

Accepted Answer

Nonsterile team members include those who do not need to maintain a sterile field, such as the anesthesia provider and radiographer.

Question 9

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR:&#10;A) can be worn over 2 days.&#10;B) should be fresh for each shift.&#10;C) can be used regardless of condition.&#10;D) is not necessary in the semirestricted areas.

Accepted Answer

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR should be fresh for each shift to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of infection. Wearing the same attire over two days or using it regardless of condition can compromise these efforts. Additionally, appropriate attire is necessary in both restricted and semirestricted areas of surgical departments to maintain a sterile and safe environment.

Question 10

When positioning the IR under the OR table, the radiographer should:&#10;A) lift the drapes up high to keep them away from the IR.&#10;B) not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field.&#10;C) squat down to place the IR below the table.&#10;D) give the IR to a sterile team member to place.

Accepted Answer

Lifting the drapes above table level would cause contamination of the sterile field, so it is important to position the IR without disturbing the drapes. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Deck 27: Surgical Radiography