Asepsis and Sterile Technique

Question 1

Antisepsis

Answer 1

destruction or inhibition of growth of micro-granisms from body tissue or skin

Question 2

Antiseptic

Answer 2

chemical compounds used on the skin/tissues to combat sepsis

Question 3

Asepsis

Answer 3

absence of pathogenic organisms

Question 4

Aseptic technique

Answer 4

methods which contamination with microorganisms is prevented in the surgical enviroment

Question 5

Bacteriocidal

Answer 5

substance that kills bacteria

Question 6

Bacteriostatic

Answer 6

substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria

Question 7

Contamination

Answer 7

presence of microorganisms

Question 8

Disinfectant

Answer 8

chemical agent that kills microbes on inanimate objects

Question 9

Fomite

Answer 9

an inanimate object that harbors micro-organisms

Question 10

where is the gown sterile field?

Answer 10

gowns are considered sterile waist to mid-chest in front and the sleeves 2” above the elbow

Question 11

when should masks be handled?

Answer 11

masks should be handled by the strings or elastic when removing

Question 12

table sterility (5)

Answer 12

• only sterile on top
• changing from one level to another changes sterile field potentially rendering gown unsterile
• when moving, hands well below drapes
• sterile tables not set up/covered until time of surgery
• sterile team does not lean or sit on sterile surfaces

Question 13

what happens to sterile solutions after being poured?

Answer 13

they’re discarded

Question 14

Community Acquired Infection

Answer 14

natural disease process that developed prior to patients admission

Question 15

Communicable Infection

Answer 15

infection transmitted from one person to another

Question 16

Spontaneous Infection (2)

Answer 16

localized infection that requires surgical diagnosis and treatment (appendicitis)

Question 17

Healthcare Acquired Infection (2)

Answer 17

• acquired during the course of healthcare

- degree of contamination relative to time of exposure

Question 18

Exogenous Health Care Acquired Infection (2)

Answer 18

• acquired from sources outside the body

- cross-contamination

Question 19

Endogenous Health Care Acquired Infection (2)

Answer 19

• develops from source within the body

- ex. intestinal flora enters abdominal cavity

Question 20

Surgical Site Infection

Answer 20

-wound infection

Question 21

what temperature should laundry be washed at?

Answer 21

160 degrees

Question 22

Characteristics of the OR (8)

Answer 22

• positive pressure greater than that in hallway
• temp 68-73
• humidity 20%-60%
• ceiling minimum 10ft
• seamless floors
• xray view box
• clocks
• cabinets

Question 23

Components of Mayo Stand (3)

Answer 23

• removable tray
• draping mayo stand
• refolding mayo cover

Question 24

Surg tech focused OR tables (3)

Answer 24

• back table
• instrument table
• case cart

Question 25

sterile technique

Answer 25

prevents transfer of microorganisms into body tissues during invasive procedures

Question 26

classification of patient care items (3)

Answer 26

• Critical
• Semi-Critical
• Non-Critical

Question 27

critical items

Answer 27

tems entering the body tissue; item must be sterile

Question 28

semi-critical items (2)

Answer 28

• items in contact with the skin or the mucous membrane

- must be disinfected

Question 29

non critical items

Answer 29

items in contact with intact skin or mucous membrane AWAY from surgical site; item cleaned/terminally disinfected

Question 30

Application of Sterile Technique

Answer 30

• no reaching/leaning over sterile field
• edges of anything enclosing sterile item is unsterile
• 1” border unsterile/inner edge packs demarcation line
• sterile field prepped close to surgery as possible
• contact with sterile field minimum
• unsterile persons maintain 1ft from sterile areas
• integrity breach microbial barrier = contamination
• sterile field always kept in view