Aseptic Technique Definitions Flashcards
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Antisepsis is…
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Prevention of sepsis by destruction or inhibition of microorganisms using an agent that may be safely applied to living tissues.
2
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An antiseptic is…
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A chemical agent that either kills or inhibits pathogenic microorganisms, reserved for agents applied to the body.
3
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Asepsis is…
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Absence of pathogenic microorganisms in living tissue.
4
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Disinfectant is…
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A germicidal chemical substance that kills microorganisms on inanimate objects e.g. surgical equipment.
5
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Disinfection is…
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Removal of microorganisms, but not necessarily spores.
6
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Sepsis is…
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Presence of pathogens or their toxic products in tissue.
7
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Sterilisation is…
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Complete elimination of microbial viability, including spores, by physical/chemical means.
