Ch. 22 Fundamentals

Question 1

Autoclaving

Answer 1

Steam under pressure with a raging from 250°F to 275°F, to sterilize instruments that will not be harmed by heat and water under pressure

Question 2

Boiling

Answer 2

Bowling instruments and supplies in water for 10 minutes kills nonspore forming organisms but does not kill spores

Question 3

Ionizing Radiation

Answer 3

Kills pathogens on sutures, some plastics, and biological materials that cannot be boiled or autoclaved

Question 4

Chemical disinfection

Answer 4

Kill pathogens on equipment and supplies that cannot be heated

Question 5

Gaseous Disinfection

Answer 5

Kills pathogens on supplies and equipment that or heat sensitive or must remain dry
Ex) Ethylene oxide gas

Question 6

Lipping a container

Answer 6

Pouring a little of the liquid out from the top then pour solution where needed

Question 7

Contamination

Answer 7

Potential presence of pathogens on a sterile field or sterile object, due to contact with an on sterile surface

Question 8

Sterile field

Answer 8

An area that is free from all micro organisms or additional sterile items can be placed until they are ready for use

Question 9

Sterile conscious

Answer 9

Always being aware of potential or certain contaminations as a sterile field or Sterile objects and taking appropriate steps to correct the situation, such as replacing the contaminated object resembling or the sterile field with new supplies

Question 10

Where is the safety zone

Answer 10

Above waist level, below eye level, and in front of your body at all times

Question 11

Circulating/Scrub Nurse

Answer 11

A registered nurse to assist OR by obtaining needed equipment and supplies

Question 12

How long do you watch when performing a surgical hand scrub

Answer 12

2 to 6 minutes

Question 13

Disinfected

Answer 13

Supplies and equipment that have been cleaned with solution to kill pathogens or that have been sterilized

Question 14

Important Info

Answer 14

Sterilization kills all pathogens

Question 15

Sterile technique

Answer 15

A method used to prevent contamination during invasion procedures or procedures that involve entering body cavities

Question 16

Sterilization

Answer 16

The process of using steam under pressure, gas, or radiation, to kill all pathogens in their spores on surgical supplies and equipment

Question 17

Describe the proper cleaning technique for reusable items prior to their sterilization

Answer 17

Rinse with cold water, wash with warm soapy water, rinse with clear water

Question 18

Medical asepsis

Answer 18

Clean technique

Question 19

Surgical asepsis

Answer 19

Sterile technique

Question 20

Five methods of sterilization

Answer 20

Autoclaving
Boiling
Ionizing radiation
Chemical disinfection
Gaseous disinfection

Question 21

What are some examples of where sterilize sepsis should always be practiced

Answer 21

Delivery Room
Inserting IV
Chest Tube Insertions
Opening Packages

Question 22

Identify guidelines for using sterile technique while opening sterile packages

Answer 22

• Check Exp Date
• Check for any openings
• Check for sterilization tape, if it is present, for color change the mark should be dark