surgical asepsis

Question 1

Four examples of surgical asepsis

Answer 1

~steam
~gas
~radiation
~chemicals

Question 2

what is sterile technique?

Answer 2

strict use of sterile gloves and sterile supplies

Question 3

what is clean technique?

Answer 3

use of clean hands via hand hygiene or exam gloves, clean supplies

Question 4

only a _______ object can touch another _______ object

Answer 4

sterile, sterile

Question 5

consider the edge of sterile field to be…

Answer 5

contaminated

Question 6

_________ reach across a sterile field or object

Answer 6

never

Question 7

when can you walk away or turn your back from a sterile field?

Answer 7

Never

Question 8

after donning sterile gloves, keep hands…

Answer 8

insight at or above waist level

Question 9

where are side tables sterile?

Answer 9

only at waist level

Question 10

sterile items are stored on…

Answer 10

clean, dry surfaces

Question 11

do sterile items expire?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

how can sterility be ensured?

Answer 12

direct observation & vigilance

Question 13

What do you do if you have a doubt of a break in sterility?

Answer 13

consider it contaminated

Question 14

if you see someone contaminate a sterile object what do you do?

Answer 14

make it known

Question 15

how are sterile supplies packaged?

Answer 15

in a clean package, inside is sterile

Question 16

sterile _____ touches sterile

Answer 16

ONLY

Question 17

determine allergy status to…

Answer 17

latex or whatever antiseptic being used

Question 18

what do you need to assess before the sterile procedure?

Answer 18

pain level & readiness