Aseptic technique Flashcards
What is aeseptic technique
a method used to carry out surgical dressing and operative treatment with sterile equipment
What is aim of aeseptic techniques
to prevent the entry of micro organisms and air spores
What is surgical dressing
this is the cleaning and application of sterile dressig to a clean area using aeseptic technique.
why is surgical dressing used
to prevent patghogenic organisms from being transferred
list some principles of surgical dressing
surgical mask must be worn
sweeping and dustig should be done at least an hour before surgical dressing
doors and windows should be closed
the amount of traffickig on the ward should be reduced
proper handwashing should be done
patient should be educated not to touch area aroud the skin.
keep equipment covered util ready for use
contaminated items should be replaced or discarded.
list 4 reasons for applying surgical dressig
to prevent and relieve inflammation
to protect the wound and promote health
to prevent cross infection
to promote the general comfort of the patient
list some post operative nsg care
monitor vital signs every 2 to 3 hrs
observe operative site for bleedig
look at ozzing at site
note the colour of blood
report complains of pain to the head nurse
check patients stae or orientation
ensure iv is going
check iv site for bleeding or swelling’
What symptoms should you look for to avoid chest complications during surgery
signs of respiratory infection
complaits of chest pain
elevated temperature
vomitting
respiration= if above 30 report, extreme restlessness, if lips and nails are blue, bright red bleeding
Why is dressing applied
to keep medication in place
to absorb bleeding
list three types of dressing
sterile
guaze
adhesive
What are specimen
urine, faeces, sputum
list the 10 rights for collecting specimen
right; time, method, specimen ordered by the doctor, aesepsis, patient, container, lab slip, label, attitude, amount
what tests are used for testing sugar
sugar-clinitest
acetone-acetest
ketone’keto urinalysis
what is a clean catch urine?
a special method used to collect urine when the specimen must be free from contamination
define midstream
this is urine taken between the time the patient begins to void and the time he stops