Sterile Technique and Catheter Test

Circle True or False Name:__________________ Date:_________

1. The use of sterile gloves is not mandatory when using sterile technique. True False 2. The use of sterile gloves allows you to touch sterile items without contaminating them. True False 3. You should check the glove package for sterility. True False 4. If your glove is not on correctly you should attempt to straighten it, until both gloves are on. True False 5. After applying sterile gloves you should avoid touching unsterile items. True False 6. When removing a glove you should avoid touching the skin of your wrists and fingers. True False 7. Always wash your hands before applying gloves and after removing gloves. True False 8. Gloves should be worn when emptying a urinary drainage bag. True False 9. To prevent the spread of germs, nurse aides should hold supplies and linens close to their uniforms. True False 10. Sterile Technique is a microbe-free method used for performing procedures within body cavities and during certain procedures. True False 11. Sterile Technique can prevent infection. True False 12. When lifting the sterile drape out of the package you should hold it close to your body. True False 13. When adding a item to a sterile field you should avoid touching the wrapper to the sterile field.
True False

14. When adding a liquid to a sterile field hold the bottle at an angle 3 to 4 inches above the sterile bowl. True False
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15. When adding liquids to a sterile field you should make sure the seal is intact and the container is not broken or cracked. True False 16. Straight, indwelling foley, subrapubic and external are all types of catheters. True False 17. The male patient should be flat on the bed with thighs slightly apart before inserting the foley. True False 18. The female patient should be flat on the bed with knees flexed and the feet flat on the bed about 2 feet apart. True False 19. It is not necessary to use a lubricant when doing a catherization. True False 20. For an indwelling catheter, the balloon should be filled with saline to check for leaks, then the saline should be aspirated to deflate the balloon. True False 21. When doing a catherization on a female patient, if the catheter is in the vagina, you should leave it there and repeat the process using new supplies, then remove once the catheter is in the bladder. True False 22. For male patients, hold the penis with the nondominate hand, and lift and stretch the penis to a 60- 90 degree angle. True False 23. Using the non dominate hand, clean the glans by using a circular motion, starting at the urinary meatus and working outward. True False 24. Break in sterile technique can lead to a patient getting an infection. True False 25. Always notify the Director of Home Care of any complications. True False