Module 1.4

Question 1

Asepsis

Answer 1

being free of pathological organisms and the process of destroying or removing organisms to prevent transmission of infection

Question 2

Antisepsis

Answer 2

the prevention of sepsis by preventing or inhibiting growth of causative microorganisms

Question 3

Sterile

Answer 3

free from living microorganisms; sterile solutions because bacteria, fungi & spores have been removed

Question 4

Amniocentesis

Answer 4

trans-abdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe in order to remove amniotic fluid

Question 5

AFP/MSAFP

Answer 5

Alpha Fetoprotein Test or Maternal Serum Alpha Protein Test

Question 6

Risk Factor

Answer 6

concern about pregnancy; environmental, chemical, psychological or genetic element that predispose disease

Question 7

Sequealae

Answer 7

condition following result of a disease

Question 8

complication

Answer 8

added difficulty; something not related to yet affecting problem

Question 9

Iatrogenic Complication

Answer 9

any adverse mental or physical condition induced in a patient through treatment