Asepsis Flashcards
Sterile can only touch
Sterile
Sterile
Strict use of sterile gloves and sterile equipment
Modified
Use of exam gloves and parts of sterile equipment
Clean
Use of clean exam gloves, clean supplies, etc.
The edges of a sterile field are considered
Contaminated
How big are the edges of a sterile field?
One inch border
Open exposure to sterile items/field is
Limited
NEVER reach across a
Sterile field or object
NEVER walk away or turn back on
Sterile field
Keep sterile gloves
In sight at or above waist level
Don’t cross sterile gloves (once donned)
Over or under each other
Sterile items/table are set up and used only at
Waist level
Sterile items expire T/F
True
Consider an object contaminated if you have any doubt of
A break in sterility, package integrity, etc.
Items are typically packed/ arranged in
Order of use
Opening a sterile field (steps!)
Remove outer package
Touch only 1 inch border and take 1st flap facing you and fold back/away
Open each side flap
Bring last flap towards you
Reach in CAREFULLY to obtain sterile gloves
Apply sterile gloves and proceed with procedure
Preparing for a sterile procedure
Determine allergy status to latex or antiseptic to be used
Assess pain level/readiness
Position patient, bed, etc.
Initiate sterile consciousness
Hand hygiene
Gather sterile items
Check expiration date and assess package integrity
Determine _________ status to _________ or ____________ to be used
Allergy, latex or antiseptic
Check ___________ _______ and assess package __________
Expiration date, integrity
Place bedside table where the sterile field is always in
Sight
Keep workspace ________ level
Waist
Ensure work surface is _______________ and ______
Aseptically clean and dry
Maintain ____________ throughout entire procedure
Sterility
If in doubt,
Throw it out
Sterile items may be “_________” on to the sterile field if it _______ _____ touch the outer 1 inch border
“Flipped”, does not
Items added to a sterile field demands strict
Awareness and observation
If sterile gloves are on, a ___________ ____________ is acceptable
Sterile transfer
When adding sterile fluids, remove bottle cap and place ______ ___ on surface
Face up
“Lip” the bottle before pouring sterile fluids — what does this mean?
Remove a small amount out before pouring into sterile receptacle
Pour CAREFULLY on to the dressing or site without the bottle making __________ or ___________
Contact or splashing
