Chapter 3: Methods of Asepsis Flashcards

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What is the purpose of asepsis is health care?

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To protect the health care staff and patients from disease and to stop the disease form spreading.

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What are the two types of Asepsis?

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Medical asepsis and surgical asepsis.

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What is the goal of Medical Asepsis?

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Cleanliness or the elimination of most pathogenic microorganisms.

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What is the goal of Surgical Asepsis?

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Is sterility or the elimination of all pathogenic microorganisms (microbial life).

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Surgical Asepsis is obtained through?

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Sterilization and sterilizing medical instruments used in minor office surgeries is absolutely vital in health care.

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Why thousands of patients die every year or are infected with disease?

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Because medical equipment was not properly sterilized.

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