NCM SURGICAL ASEPSIS QUIZ PAGOD NAKO

Question 1

is an
antiseptic surgical scrub or antiseptic hand rub that is
performed prior to donning surgical attire (Perry et al., 2014)
and lasts two to five minutes, depending on the product
used and hospital policy.

Answer 1

surgical hand scrub/surgical hand washing

Question 2

The state of being free from disease causing
microorganisms

Answer 2

ASEPSIS

Question 3

is the
removal and prevention of
microbial contamination in
a health setting

Answer 3

Medical Asepsis
‘Clean Technique’

Question 4

is the
removal and prevention of
microbes during a surgical
or other invasive
procedure
Used for all procedures
involving the sterile areas
of the body.
● Practiced by nurses in the
operating room, labor and
delivery, and procedural
areas, where sterile
instruments and supplies
used asepsis or sterile
technique

Answer 4

Surgical Asepsis
‘Sterile Technique

Question 5

Used to sterilize surgical equipment, laboratory
instruments, pharmaceutical items, and other materials

Answer 5

AUTOCLAVES

Question 6

Prevents any hair from falling on anything the nurse is
handling and also protects the nurse’s hair from
contamination.
○ This shall be worn to fully cover the hair at all time while
inside the isolation room.

Answer 6

Head Cap

Question 7

○ Worn to filter any organisms from inspired and expired
air.
○ Must cover mouth and nose extended up to chin level.

Answer 7

Surgical mask

Question 8

Worn to protect the eyes from possible splashes of
blood or other bodily secretions during surgical/nursing
procedures

Answer 8

Goggles or Protective Wear

Question 9

Worn to protect uniform of being contaminated from
possible splash of blood and other bodily secretions

Answer 9

Surgical Gown

Question 10

Worn to protect hands of the healthcare provider from
coming into contact with blood, bodily fluids, bodily
tissues, mucous membranes, or broken skin

Answer 10

Surgical Gloves

Question 11

○ Should be worn to protect your shoes while inside the
isolation room. Microorganisms settle on the floor
○ They prevent an area being contaminated by footwear
○ They also protect footwear from the surrounding
environment, removing the need to clean footwear
after uses and therefore saving time.

Answer 11

Shoe cover

Question 12

○ Separate indoor from outdoor shoes / slippers to
reduce germ exposure and contamination
○ Shoes carry microorganismsfrom one place to another

Answer 12

Shoes or Slippers

Question 13

This technique is used for minor procedures when only the
hands need to be covered

Answer 13

OPEN-GLOVE TECHNIQUE

Question 14

Specialized clothing or equipment is worn for
protection against infectious materials.
○ a variety of barriers to protect healthcare worker’s
mucous membranes, airways, skin, and clothing

Answer 14

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE

Question 15

Used when the surgeon will
be performing a minor
procedure without wearing a
gown

Answer 15

OPEN GLOVING

Question 16

Used when the surgeon will
be wearing a sterile surgical
gown

Answer 16

CLOSED GLOVING