Sterile Product Certification Course

Module5 Quiz Aseptic Technique

Sterile Product Certification Course

1. The IV technician should possess a wide variety of knowledge in areas such as:

a. administration routes

b. math calculations

c. quality assurance

d. all of the above

2. Types of dress used in the aseptic compounding area are known as:

a. SWFI

b. LAFH

c. PPE

d. PPF

3. Normal bacterial flora can sometimes cause harm in patients who are ill or ______.

a. bedridden

b. 12 years or older

c. overweight

d. immunocompromised

4. Hibiclens® and chlorhexidine are examples of microbial soaps, also known as ______.

a. germicidals

b. antiseptics

c. desanitizing

d. both a and b

5. Regulations that list certain restrictions, such as no jewelry, fingernail polish or artificial nails in the sterile product environment were released as ______.

a. ASHP

b. USP 797

c. DEA222

d. FED209

6. For aseptic compounding, when should the external wrap of an IV bag be removed?

a. after placement in the hood

b. before placement in the hood

c. before syringes are placed in the hood

d. after vials are placed in the hood

7. Which of the following is a true statement?

a. Aseptic compounding takes place at least 8 inches inside the hood.

b. Alcohol foam may be used in place of regular hand washing.

c. Ampules must be broken while aimed at the back of the hood.

d. Aseptic technique refers to the way items are manipulated in clean air space to reduce

contamination.

8. How is swabbing with alcohol effective?

a. It facilitates needle entry.

b. It removes physical contaminants.

c. It acts as a disinfectant.

d. both b and c

9. According to ASHP guidelines, total volume measured must be at least _____ of the total size of the syringe.

a. 20%

b. 15%

c. 30%

d. 10%

10. Multiple-dose vials may be reused because ______.

a. they are filled with larger volumes

b. preparations are reconstituted with SWFI to prohibit bacteria

c. preservatives are added

d. they are refrigerated after each use

11. Where can you find instructions on how to reconstitute and store vials of medication?

a. package insert

b. ASHP

c. USP 797

d. both a and c

12. Reconstitution is the adding of another ingredient, known as a _____, to create a liquid form of a drug.

a. preservative

b. germicidal

c. microbial

d. diluent

13. To withdraw fluid from an ampule, a ______must be used.

a. filter needle

b. transfer needle

c. dispensing pin

d. Leur-lok®

14. During a compounding procedure, a filter needle may be used ______.

a. twice

b. once

c. three times

d. up to five times

15. Vials are closed-systems containers.

a. True

b. False

A Learning Assessment for ACPE Program # 384-000-0905-000-C04

Based upon The Pharmacy Technician Series: Sterile Products published by Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN 0-13-114756-0