Chapter 14

Question 1

Use of methods that totally exclude microorganisms as one works

Answer 1

Aseptic technique

Question 2

indicates that the person is dressed in sterile gown and gloves and is engages in a sterile procedure

Answer 2

Being Scrubbed

Question 3

Low-temperature sterilization

Answer 3

Chemical sterilization

Question 4

The presence of an infectious agent on a body surface surgical instruments or dressings or other inanimate articles

Answer 4

Contamination

Question 5

A chemical capable of of destroying microorganisms or inhibiting their growth; same as antiseptic

Answer 5

Disinfectant

Question 6

A drape with one or more openings

Answer 6

Fenestrated drape

Question 7

Any medical procedure procedure that involves penetration of body tissues

Answer 7

Invasive procedure

Question 8

Any practice that helps reduce the number and spread of microorganisms

Answer 8

Medical Asepsis

Question 9

The removal of as many microorganisms as possible by mechanical and chemical means to reduce the chances of infection

Answer 9

Skin prep

Question 10

Destruction of microbes by steam under pressure or other means, both chemical and physical

Answer 10

Sterilization

Question 11

Complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object

Answer 11

Surgical asepsis