ANTT (Aseptic Non-Touch Technique)

Question 1

Which solution is used to clean away exudate around a surgical wound less than 48 hours old?

Answer 1

warm, sterile saline (0.9% sodium chloride)

Question 2

How do you clean a wound?

Answer 2

using a single stroke per swab or gauze then discard

Question 3

What must you do when preparing the environment prior to aseptic procedure?

Answer 3

exclude pets from the room

Question 4

What is the ideal way to dispose PPE after aseptic procedure?

Answer 4

1. gloves, 2. apron, 3. googles then 4. mask

Question 5

Why is it important to use a warm solution?

Answer 5

it promotes patient comfort and wellbeing

Question 6

What is a ‘sterile plastic disposal bag’ used for?

Answer 6

its used to remove old dressing from the wound