Unit 21 - LO2 Recap

What grade room/zone should be used for aseptic preparation?

• Grade A

• Grade B

• Grade C

• Grade D

Answer explanation

Aseptic preparation should be done in a "critical zone" or grade A room (such as inside an isolator)

Draw arrows to show the direction of air flow inside a Unidirectional airflow workstation (laminar flow)

Answer explanation

The air is pushed downwards and out of the cabinet. Your hands must stay below the equipment and materials to allow the air flow to push particles away from the product and maintain sterility

Negative pressure isolators are used for products that are..

• Prone to contamination

• High risk of allergic reactions such as penicillins

• Hazardous to the user such as cytotoxics

• Notoriously useless and shouldn't be made

Answer explanation

Negative pressure isolators pull in the air from outside if there is a beach. This is to protect the user/member of staff from exposure to hazardous materials such as chemotherapy agents

HEPA filters stands for:

High Efficiency Particulate ___ filters

How often should sinks and wash stations be cleaned?

• Weekly

• Daily

• Monthly

• Yearly

Answer explanation

Sinks, taps and drains can often host a multitude of contaminants. Therefore they should be cleaned daily and the water ran for several minutes prior to use

Draw a picture of Lauren and what colour hair she should have next

What does QAAPS stand for?

• Quality Assurance of Allowable Party Sandwiches

• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Standards

• Quality Assurance of Acceptable Preparation Services

• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services

Answer explanation

Also known as the Yellow Guide

Aseptic Technique is to make something sterile. Do you agree?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The answer is No - Aseptic preparation maintains sterility, it does not create it.

What are the consequences of contamination?

• Poor reputation and loss of faith in our abilities and services

• Increased waste and cost

• Staff promotion

• May result in harm to our patients

Why must Aseptic facilities, documents and processes be designed carefully?

Answer explanation

Ultimately, these facilities and processes are carefully designed to avoid interruption to processes, thus reducing risks of contamination and errors