Sterile Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
aspetic
A
void of all pathogenic microorganisms
2
Q
sterile
A
void of all living microorganisms (including spores )
3
Q
when do you inspect integrity of gloves
A
AFTER donning them
4
Q
how long should you wear sx masks for?
A
no more than 4 hours
But change whenever wet or soiled
5
Q
gloves should be changed when:
A
-every 90-150 min
-contact w/ methyl methacrylate (bone cement)
-touch optic eyepiece/sx helmet
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6
Q
max PPE in central line placement/guidewire procedures
A
sterile gown/glove, cap, full body drape
7
Q
isolation technique
A
- starts when GI tract is cut
- ends w/ anastomosis
- separate sterile fields for abdominal and perineal sx
8
Q
2 instances when opened sterile field can be covered
A
- delayed sx
- inc. OR activity
9
Q
how far does a nonsterile person needs to be away from a sterile field?
A
12 inches
10
Q
sx helmet system
A
unsterile/reusable helmet covered by single used sterile visor hood
