1- Good theatre practice

Question 1

define sepsis

Answer 1

presence of pathogens

Question 2

define asepsis

Answer 2

free from infection

Question 3

define antisepsis

Answer 3

prevention of sepsis

Question 4

define sterilisation

Answer 4

completely eliminating all microorganisms including spores

Question 5

define disinfection

Answer 5

removal of microorganisms (sometimes doesn’t include the spores)

Question 6

define disinfectant

Answer 6

agent used to destroy microorganisms

Question 7

describe the 4 types of theatre cleaning

Answer 7

1. morning damp dusting (first thing)
2. between cases - immediate action reqiired
3. at the end of the days - using diluted solutions

4, once a week a deep clean of all the hard to reach areas

Question 8

what are the 3 general considerations of preoperative preparation of the patient

Answer 8

starvation periods befor surgery this can change due to breed and age

bathing and grooming before they come to the vets to remove most of the gross debris

clipping

you may also consider specific preparations such as enimas for GIT and catherisation if the urinary tract is envolved

Question 9

when preparing the skin what is the common agent and dilution used

Answer 9

chlorohexidine 2% for a minimum of 5 minutes

Question 10

what are the 4 draping styles

Answer 10

plain 4 corner draping

draping a limb

fenestrated draps = have a pre cut hole

adhesive barrier drapes these have a sticky side and form a second skin

Question 11

What are the 3 options to scrub a labrador for surgery

Answer 11

chlorohexidine 2% for 5 minutes

chloreohexidine 2% with 70% isoproyl alcohol for 5 minutes

providine iodine 7.5% for 3 minutes

Question 12

if your assisiting in theatre whats the first task when you arrive at work

Answer 12

damp dust theatre with disinfectant, check sterile stire, scrub area and changing rooms for theatre jut and get all the necessary supplies out