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The sterile field is the:
a. whole surgical room.
b. area around the surgeon.
c. area prepared for the patient.
d. surgical incision.

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The sterile field is the:
a. whole surgical room.
b. area around the surgeon.
c. area prepared for the patient.
d. surgical incision.

c. area prepared for the patient.

Institution-approved attire worn in the OR:
a. can be worn over 2 days.
b. should be fresh for each shift.
c. can be used regardless of condition.
d. is not necessary in the semirestricted areas.

b. should be fresh for each shift.

What should be done if the sterile field is compromised?
a. Determine if the area is important.
b. Don't tell anyone.
c. Call your manager.
d. Tell OR staff immediately.

d. Tell OR staff immediately.

Less frequently used x-ray equipment in the OR should be cleaned:
a. every 3 days.
b. at least once a week.
c. every 2 weeks.
d. once a month.

b. at least once a week.

Sterile gowns are considered sterile from shoulder to:
a. cuff on the arms.
b. level of sterile field.
c. waist.
d. knee.

b. level of sterile field.

Reaching over a sterile field is allowed by:
a. both sterile and nonsterile team members.
b. only nonsterile team members.
c. only sterile team members.
d. only the surgeon.

c. only sterile team members.

Who would be included as nonsterile team members?
1. Anesthesia provider
2. Physician assistant
3. Radiographer
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3

What should the radiographer do after removing the cover from the IR?
a. Quickly take it to be processed.
b. Give it to a nonsterile team member.
c. Put it on the floor.
d. Remove gloves before handling it.

d. Remove gloves before handling it.

When positioning the IR under the OR table, the radiographer should:
a. lift the drapes up high to keep them away from the IR.
b. not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field.
c. squat down to place the IR below the table.
d. give the IR to a sterile team member to place.

b. not lift the drapes above table level to avoid the sterile field.

Which of the following surgical procedures require the C-arm to be positioned between
the patient's legs?
a. Tibia nailing
b. Operative cholangiography
c. Hip pinning
d. Antegrade femoral nailing