Aseptic Technique Theoretical Assessment Quiz

This is the Aseptic Technique (AT) Essential Theory Quiz. Your results from this quiz will be assessed and if you meet the required pass mark, you will have this entered into the LMS. To enable this process to happen, please ensure that you complete your personal details at the end of the quiz where indicated. You will be sent a certificate of completion for your records.

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* 1. Please enter the following information, so that your completion of the Aseptic Technique theoretical education component can be recorded in HRIS.

Your name *This is what will appear on your certificate

Your Designation

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Your HE number (in case we need to email you)

Your Payroll number *This will be used to update HRIS

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* 2. What is the definition of asepsis?

Asepsis is the process of reducing the number of micro organisms.

Asepsis is to be free from all micro organisms.

Asepsis is the absence of micro organisms that can cause infection.

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* 3. Which of the following describe Aseptic Technique?

Aseptic Technique is a framework for aseptic practice which includes a risk assessment and the use of infection control measures.

Aseptic Technique aims to prevent pathogenic organisms, in sufficient quantity to cause infection from being introduced to susceptible sites by hands, surfaces and equipment.

Aseptic Technique protects patients during invasive clinical procedures by using appropriate infection prevention measures.

All of the above.

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* 4. Which 3 answers apply to the term "Invasive Procedure" ?

An invasive procedure includes the insertion of a medical device. (IV Cannula, IDC, PICC)

An invasive procedure does not require aseptic technique

An invasive procedure includes interruption to a closed circuit e.g. disconnection of an IV infusion line.

An Invasive procedure does not increase the risk of infection

Invasive procedures can be simple or complex .

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* 5. For the following statements, please indicate whether they are True, or False.

	True	False
A KEY SITE is the area of a PATIENT which is involved in an invasive procedure and which must be protected from introduced micro organisms	A KEY SITE is the area of a PATIENT which is involved in an invasive procedure and which must be protected from introduced micro organisms True	A KEY SITE is the area of a PATIENT which is involved in an invasive procedure and which must be protected from introduced micro organisms False
A KEY PART is the part of PROCEDURAL EQUIPMENT which comes into direct or indirect contact with key sites, other key parts or liquid infusions	A KEY PART is the part of PROCEDURAL EQUIPMENT which comes into direct or indirect contact with key sites, other key parts or liquid infusions True	A KEY PART is the part of PROCEDURAL EQUIPMENT which comes into direct or indirect contact with key sites, other key parts or liquid infusions False
It is acceptable to touch Key Parts and Key sites with bare hands or unsterile gloves	It is acceptable to touch Key Parts and Key sites with bare hands or unsterile gloves True	It is acceptable to touch Key Parts and Key sites with bare hands or unsterile gloves False
Examples of key parts include: surgical instruments, syringe hubs, rubber tops on medication vials, forceps in a dressing tray	Examples of key parts include: surgical instruments, syringe hubs, rubber tops on medication vials, forceps in a dressing tray True	Examples of key parts include: surgical instruments, syringe hubs, rubber tops on medication vials, forceps in a dressing tray False

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* 6. Your RISK ASSESSMENT prior to the invasive procedure will determine if you use a STANDARD aseptic technique or a SURGICAL aseptic technique.

Indicate which statements are true for the statements below.

	True	False
Standard AT can be used if key parts can be easily protected with a non-touch technique or by the use of covers or caps	Standard AT can be used if key parts can be easily protected with a non-touch technique or by the use of covers or caps True	Standard AT can be used if key parts can be easily protected with a non-touch technique or by the use of covers or caps False
Surgical AT is used when key parts / sites are large, numerous or cannot be protected easily by covers, caps or managed with a non - touch technique	Surgical AT is used when key parts / sites are large, numerous or cannot be protected easily by covers, caps or managed with a non - touch technique True	Surgical AT is used when key parts / sites are large, numerous or cannot be protected easily by covers, caps or managed with a non - touch technique False
Non - sterile gloves can be used in invasive procedures using Surgical AT	Non - sterile gloves can be used in invasive procedures using Surgical AT True	Non - sterile gloves can be used in invasive procedures using Surgical AT False
Standard AT is used for simple procedures, such as insertion of PIVC, IDC, suctioning a tracheostomy or preparation of IV medications	Standard AT is used for simple procedures, such as insertion of PIVC, IDC, suctioning a tracheostomy or preparation of IV medications True	Standard AT is used for simple procedures, such as insertion of PIVC, IDC, suctioning a tracheostomy or preparation of IV medications False
Surgical AT is used for invasive procedures such as Surgical procedures, large, complex wound dressings, insertion of a CVC, ICC	Surgical AT is used for invasive procedures such as Surgical procedures, large, complex wound dressings, insertion of a CVC, ICC True	Surgical AT is used for invasive procedures such as Surgical procedures, large, complex wound dressings, insertion of a CVC, ICC False
Simple wound dressings never require a risk assessment prior to commencing the procedure	Simple wound dressings never require a risk assessment prior to commencing the procedure True	Simple wound dressings never require a risk assessment prior to commencing the procedure False
Risk assessment must also consider the knowledge, skills, and competence of the clinician before proceeding	Risk assessment must also consider the knowledge, skills, and competence of the clinician before proceeding True	Risk assessment must also consider the knowledge, skills, and competence of the clinician before proceeding False

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* 7. An aseptic FIELD is a controlled working space that contains and protects procedure equipment from contamination.

Which of the following are correct?

	True	False
An aseptic field must be prepared immediately prior to use and not left unattended	An aseptic field must be prepared immediately prior to use and not left unattended True	An aseptic field must be prepared immediately prior to use and not left unattended False
The type and size of field depends on the key parts, key sites, complexity and duration of the procedure	The type and size of field depends on the key parts, key sites, complexity and duration of the procedure True	The type and size of field depends on the key parts, key sites, complexity and duration of the procedure False
A patient's bed can be used as a convenient aseptic field	A patient's bed can be used as a convenient aseptic field True	A patient's bed can be used as a convenient aseptic field False
A GENERAL aseptic field is used in Standard AT and is used for simple wound dressings, insertion of PIVC or insertion of IDC	A GENERAL aseptic field is used in Standard AT and is used for simple wound dressings, insertion of PIVC or insertion of IDC True	A GENERAL aseptic field is used in Standard AT and is used for simple wound dressings, insertion of PIVC or insertion of IDC False
Surgical AT always requires a CRITICAL aseptic field to ensure asepsis	Surgical AT always requires a CRITICAL aseptic field to ensure asepsis True	Surgical AT always requires a CRITICAL aseptic field to ensure asepsis False
A kidney dish cleaned with a detergent wipe prior to use is acceptable as a general aseptic field (i.e., to transport prepared and capped IV medications to the bedside)	A kidney dish cleaned with a detergent wipe prior to use is acceptable as a general aseptic field (i.e., to transport prepared and capped IV medications to the bedside) True	A kidney dish cleaned with a detergent wipe prior to use is acceptable as a general aseptic field (i.e., to transport prepared and capped IV medications to the bedside) False

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* 8. CRITICAL MICRO aseptic fields is the term for caps and covers which protect key parts from contamination. Which of the following is correct?

	True	False
Critical micro aseptic fields are used to protect key parts such as syringe hubs when transporting IV medications to the bedside	Critical micro aseptic fields are used to protect key parts such as syringe hubs when transporting IV medications to the bedside True	Critical micro aseptic fields are used to protect key parts such as syringe hubs when transporting IV medications to the bedside False
To protect key parts, the UNTOUCHED inside of STERILE packaging (such as sterile syringe packaging) can be used as a critical micro aseptic field	To protect key parts, the UNTOUCHED inside of STERILE packaging (such as sterile syringe packaging) can be used as a critical micro aseptic field True	To protect key parts, the UNTOUCHED inside of STERILE packaging (such as sterile syringe packaging) can be used as a critical micro aseptic field False
Hand hygiene is never required if critical micro aseptic fields are used	Hand hygiene is never required if critical micro aseptic fields are used True	Hand hygiene is never required if critical micro aseptic fields are used False

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* 9. Which THREE of the following are examples of critical micro aseptic fields?

Sterile syringe caps

A clean tissue

Sheathed needles

Untouched inside of sterile covers / packaging

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* 10. Your risk assessment prior to tracheal suction has CORRECTLY identified that your patent's tracheostomy stoma is the KEY SITE. Which ONE of the following is the key part?

Tracheostomy stoma

Suction catheter tip

Health care worker gloves

The sputum specimen jar

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* 11. What do you need to consider when conducting a risk assessment.

What are the key parts and key sites?

What appropriate measures are required to protect key parts and key sites?

Is the procedure simple or complex?

Do I need to touch any key parts and key sites or can a non - touch technique be applied?

Is the environment and / or timing appropriate to conducting the procedure?

All of the above

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* 12. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn when performing an aseptic technique? Which ONE answer is correct?

Sterile gloves; Gown; Eye protection; Mask

Choice of PPE is dependent on prior risk assessment

Sterile gloves; Eye protection; Mask

PPE is only required if the patient has an infectious disease

Non-sterile gloves; Gown; Eye protection; Mask

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* 1. Please enter the following information, so that your completion of the Aseptic Technique theoretical education component can be recorded in HRIS.

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* 2. What is the definition of asepsis?

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* 3. Which of the following describe Aseptic Technique?

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* 4. Which 3 answers apply to the term "Invasive Procedure" ?

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* 5. For the following statements, please indicate whether they are True, or False.

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* 6. Your RISK ASSESSMENT prior to the invasive procedure will determine if you use a STANDARD aseptic technique or a SURGICAL aseptic technique.Indicate which statements are true for the statements below.

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* 7. An aseptic FIELD is a controlled working space that contains and protects procedure equipment from contamination.Which of the following are correct?

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* 8. CRITICAL MICRO aseptic fields is the term for caps and covers which protect key parts from contamination. Which of the following is correct?

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* 9. Which THREE of the following are examples of critical micro aseptic fields?

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* 10. Your risk assessment prior to tracheal suction has CORRECTLY identified that your patent's tracheostomy stoma is the KEY SITE. Which ONE of the following is the key part?

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* 11. What do you need to consider when conducting a risk assessment.

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* 12. What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn when performing an aseptic technique? Which ONE answer is correct?

* 6. Your RISK ASSESSMENT prior to the invasive procedure will determine if you use a STANDARD aseptic technique or a SURGICAL aseptic technique.

Indicate which statements are true for the statements below.

* 7. An aseptic FIELD is a controlled working space that contains and protects procedure equipment from contamination.

Which of the following are correct?