2 - Preventing Infection - ha

Question 1

Name the three reliable methods of sterilization for surgical instruments.

Answer 1

1. Gas Sterilization (ethylene oxide)
2. Autoclaving (Steam + Pressure + Temp)
3. Dry Heat (Temp)

Question 2

How long should one scrub their hands before their first surgical case of the day? What about in-between cases?

Answer 2

5 minutes/3 minutes

Question 3

Although alcohol-based antiseptics are a good option for reducing bacteria, what common nosocomial infection is resistant to this?

Answer 3

C difficile

Question 4

Before surgery on bacteria dense areas (hands, feet, face and genitalia), you should instruct your patient to repeated use _________ for about ______ days before the operation.

Answer 4

Chlorhexidine Gluconate/ 3-5 days

Question 5

T/F: you should shave the surgical field the night before the operation.

Answer 5

FALSE! Shaving the night before or even several hours before surgery increases skin bacterial flora. It is recommended to shave immediately before the operation.

Question 6

For iodine-sensitive patients, you can use which three alternatives?

Answer 6

~80% isopropyl
~70% ethyl alcohol
~ tinted tincture of benzalkonium