aseptic techniques in medical imaging Flashcards
1
Q
what is asepsis
A
free og infection
use of techniques to remove mic roorganisms
2
Q
what is medical asepsis
A
any practice that reduces the number and spread of microorganisms
3
Q
what is disinfection
A
destruction of pathogens by use of chemical agents
kills 99%w
4
Q
what is antiseptic
A
a topically applied disinfectant
5
Q
what does chlorine kill
A
bactericidal
sporicidal
6
Q
what does iodine kill
A
bactericidal
fungicidal
virucidal
7
Q
what does alcohol kill
A
bactericidal
tuberculocidal
fungicidal
virucidal
8
Q
what is surgical asepsis
A
complete removal
cleaning then sterilization
9
Q
what are 2 types of physical sterilizatoin
A
heat and UV light
10
Q
how does heat sterilize
A
moist heat is better
autoclave (device)
250F at 15-30lb/inch2 for 15 mins
