Asepsis

Question 1

Medical Asepsis (definition)

Answer 1

clean technique; practices to confine or limit growth of contamination or spread

Question 2

Examples of Medical Asepsis Products

Answer 2

alcohol, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide

Question 3

Examples of Surgical Asepsis Products

Answer 3

steam, gas, radiation, chemicals

Question 4

Asepsis Levels

Answer 4

sterile technique, modified sterile, clean technique

Question 5

Sterile Technique

Answer 5

strict use of sterile gloves and supplies

Question 6

Modified Sterile

Answer 6

regular gloves but sterile instruments

Question 7

Clean Technique

Answer 7

hand hygiene, exam gloves, clean supplies

Question 8

Main Concept if Surgical Asepsis Principles

Answer 8

STERILE ONLY TOUCHES STERILE

Question 9

Surgical Asepsis Principles

Answer 9

there are 18
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Question 10

Preparing for a Sterile Procedure: Nurse’s Role

Answer 10

determine allergy status to latex or antiseptics used
assess pain and readiness
position pt
initiate sterile consciousness
hand hygiene
gather sterile items
check expiration date and package integrity
place bedside table where sterile field is in sight
ensure workspace is flat and waist level
ensure surface is clean and dry

Question 11

Opening a Sterile Field

Answer 11

remove outer package
take 1st flap facing you and fold BACK/AWAY
open each side flap
bring last flap towards you
do not reach across sterile field
items are typically packed/arranged in order of use
reach carefully to obtain gloves (ensure proper fit)
apply gloves
maintain sterility throughout entire procedure- no exceptions

Question 12

Sterile Gloving

Answer 12

select correct size
check for latex sensitivity
determine package integrity
hand hygiene
place package on a clean, dry, flat surface
open package without _____ < fill in later

Question 13

Sterile Gloving Steps

Answer 13

1. grasp 1st glove by outer edge of cuff
2. lift up, avoid edges- place hand inside
3. slip fingers under the 2nd glove, lift up, avoid edges
4. keep gloved thumb out, pull on 2nd glove
5. fix fingers AFTER both gloves are on
   **always keep hands at waist level and in sight

Question 14

Adding Sterile Items

Answer 14

1. sterile items may be “flipped” onto the sterile field if it does not touch the 1 inch border
2. items added to a sterile field demand strict awareness
3. if sterile gloves are on, can accept a sterile transfer

Question 15

Adding Sterile Fluids

Answer 15

1. remove bottle cap and place face up on surface
2. hold bottle with label in palm of hand so solution does not run down label
3. “lip” small amount out then pour required amount of sterile solution into sterile receptacle
4. pour carefully on to the dressing or site w/o the bottle making contact or splashing

Question 16

Glove Removal

Answer 16

1. grasp outside of gloved hand, palmar side, with other gloved hand
2. pull glove off, turning inside out
3. place dirty glove just removed tightly into palm of remaining gloved hand
4. place finger inside cuff of other glove (skin to skin), peel off, inside out over dirty glove and discard