Part 1 Flashcards
what occurs before aseptic technique
sterile technique
Represents when equipment is cleaned and sterilized of any microorganisms
sterile technique
what is used to decrease contamination and utilize equipment that is sterilized and used during surgery
aseptic technique
equipment in sterile field should be ______ sterile
entirely
equipment previously sterile become non sterile when
in contact with non sterile objects
sterile items held below or placed below ______ are deemed non sterile
waist
sterile objects placed in _____ _____ may become non sterile due to airborne microorganisms
continued exposure
packages with sterile supplies become non sterile when packages are
ripped, punctured, or moistened
_____ margin is non sterile on sterile drapes in surgery
1in
unsure if object is sterile it is deemed
non sterile
once sterilized objects can’t come into contact with
non sterile people or objects
how can sterile field be contaminated
breeches such as sneezing, laughing, heavy traffic etc.
what is one of the most vital components in pre operative care
hand hygiene
when does the surgical team perform hand hygiene
before/after patient contact, touching non sterile objects, suspected contamination
non sterile personnel must avoid what
Reaching over or touching sterile objects
how to maintain sterile field
use drapes, covers, and barriers
what does the surgical scrub remove
transient and resident microorganisms
what is a preference card
detailed list of the surgeon’s specific requirements for a certain surgery
categories on surgeon’s preference card
procedure name, name of surgeon, position of pt, specific draping, prep of skin, essential equipment
Preoperative documentation requirements
informed consent, advanced directives, medical history, allergies, labs, pt identification
Bariatric patient needs
larger table, additional help with transferring and positioning
geriatric patient needs
anesthetic considerations, evaluate frailty, complete understanding
pediatric requirements
special equipment, lack of development
autoimmune disorders, geriatrics,pediatrics, drug addicts, alcoholics, underwent surgery and organ transplant patients are all considered what
immunocompromised
What can have a slow onset up to 72 hrs after surgery?
Allergies
What to do if patient has a latex allergy?
Latex items should be removed from OR no less than 3hrs before surgery
Penicillin allergies also contraindicate what group of medicines
Cephalosporins
