CAMRT Radiography Practice Exam

Before entering the operating room, the MRT should wear which of the following?

1. Sterile gloves, mask, head and foot coverings

2. Non sterile scrub suit, gloves and mask

3. Non sterile scrub suit, mask, head and foot coverings

4. Sterile scrub suit, sterile gloves, mask, head and foot coverings

The correct answer is: Non sterile scrub suit, mask, head and foot coverings

In a surgical setting, the primary goal is to prevent infection and maintain a sterile environment. Wearing appropriate attire is crucial for both the safety of the patient and the healthcare workers. The choice that states wearing a non-sterile scrub suit, mask, head and foot coverings is correct because this attire serves to minimize the risk of contamination while allowing for the necessary flexibility and comfort required for duties within the operating room. The non-sterile scrub suit provides a barrier against bodily fluids and contaminants while ensuring the healthcare professional can perform their duties without unnecessary restrictions. The mask is essential for protecting both the patient and the MRT from respiratory droplets, and head and foot coverings help to further reduce the risk of transferring pathogens. In contrast, wearing sterile gloves and a sterile scrub suit is typically reserved for surgeons or those who are performing a sterile procedure, as they are directly involved in the surgical intervention. Therefore, the choice of non-sterile attire complements the MRT's role of supporting the sterile field without being directly involved in the surgery itself.