Principles and Practices of Surgical Asepsis Flashcards
1
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All objects used in a sterile field…
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must be sterile
2
Q
Sterile objects become unsterile when…
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touched by unsterile objects
3
Q
Sterile items that are out of vision or…
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below the waist or table level are considered unsterile
4
Q
Sterile objects can become unsterile by prolonged…
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exposure to airborne microorganisms
5
Q
Fluids flow…
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in the direction of gravity
6
Q
Moisture that passes through a sterile object…
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draws microorganisms from unsterile surfaces above or below the sterile surface by capillary action
7
Q
The edges of the sterile field…
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are considered unsterile
8
Q
The skin cannot be…
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sterilized and is unsterile
9
Q
Conscientiousness, alertness, and honesty are…
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essential qualities in maintaining surgical asepsis
10
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Recite the 9 Principles of surgical Asepsis
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- All objects used in a sterile field must be sterile
- Sterile objects become unsterile when touched by unsterile objects
- Sterile objects that are out of vision, below waist or table level are considered unsterile
- sterile objects can become unsterile by prolonged exposure to airborne microorganisms
- fluids flow in the direction of gravity
- Moisture that passes through a sterile object draws microorganisms from unsterile surface above or below the sterile surface by capillary action
- The edges of a sterile field are considered unsterile
- The skin cannot be sterilized and considered unsterile
- Conscientiousness, alertness, and honesty are essential qualities in maintaining surgical asepsis.
