Aseptic Technique Flashcards
Precautions that are used for infections that are spread via small particles in the air such as chicken pox?
Airborne Precautions
Precautions that are used for infections that are spread via large droplets by cough, talking, or sneezing such as influenza?
Droplet Precautions
Precautions that are used for infections spread by skin to skin contact or contact with other surfaces such as Herpes Simplex Virus?
Contact Precautions
Process of destruction of a disease causing microorganisms to prevent infection in the patient’s body surface. Can be bactericidal or bacteriostatic.
Antisepsis
Process of killing pathogenic organism from inanimate objects such as surgical instruments.
Disinfection
Process of destruction or removal of all microorganisms including spores from article, surface, medium.
Sterilization
Which pathogen is the most common cause of wound infections?
S. aureus
What speciality of healthcare workers had the highest rate of staph. aureus in their nasal passage?
Orthopedics
Surgery
Gynecology
Where is S. aureus most commonly found in the nares?
Anterior Nares
What is highly germicidal against both Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and yeasts?
Povidone Iodine
How long can the effects of Povidone Iodine last for?
3 hours
What may be routinely used as a substitute for patients with Iodine allergies?
Chlorhexidine
What are some benefits of Chlorhexidine when compared to Iodine?
48 Hour Antimicrobial Activity
More gentle on skin
What does Chlorhexidine destroy the cell membranes of?
Gram (+) & Gram (-)
What are the 3 major components of a pre-operative Time Out?
Correct Patient Identity
Correct Site
Correct Procedure
When are the 4 essentials of obtaining informed consent from a patient?
Indications for the procedure
Risks
Benefits
Alternatives
How many times should you apply a disinfectant solution to a patient prior to surgery?
3 or 4x
