place and follow aseptic
technique while draping
is occurring. That
includes wearing sterile
attire and head covers.
False. Anesthesia
providers should also
always follow the same
aseptic technique.
14. You should change
your surgical mask
______ .
a. before leaving 1 area of the facility to go to another
b. after dropping it down below your mouth between cases, before
the next procedure begins
c. if wearing time exceeds the manufacturer's recommendation
d. all of the above
d. The longer they're worn, the less well masks work. Also, be sure to
wash your hands after you discard a used mask.
15. True or false?
Wearing shoe covers in the surgical suite is optional, and is most
likely to depend on the types of shoes being worn.
False. In the surgical suite, all shoes must be covered. This edict falls
under OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard, since blood and fluids
can seep through footwear.
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