Surgical nursing 1

Question 1

Define aseptic technique

Answer 1

Steps taken during surgery to ensure freedom from infection

Question 2

define Sterilisation

Answer 2

Complete destruction of all micro organisms

Question 3

Define disinfectant

Answer 3

Chemical used to destroy micro organisms of inanimate objects

Question 4

Define antiseptic

Answer 4

A chemical used to destroy microorganisms on living tissue

Question 5

Define bacteriocidal

Answer 5

Kills bacteria

Question 6

Define bacteriostatic

Answer 6

Inactivates bacteria

Question 7

4 sources of contamination to a surgical patient

Answer 7

The patient
Surgical team
Air
Visitors in operating theatre

Question 8

4 general rules for the use of disinfectants

Answer 8

Surface being treated should be as clean as possible
Appropriate PPE worn when required
The chemical must contact every surface of the article
Used at the correct concentration

Question 9

Why is aseptic technique so important give 6 reasons

Answer 9

Animal may die
Failure to heal or slow healing 
May lose the client
Increased recovery time 
Pain to patient 
Lead to illness

Question 10

How does autoclave work

Answer 10

When placed under pressure the temperature of the steam rises and becomes a reliable method of sterilisation, air in the sterilising chamber is removed by pressure as the steam is produced

Question 11

3 methods for cleaning instruments

Answer 11

Fresh running water
Ultrasonic cleaners
Chemical cleaners

Question 12

Why is instrument milk used

Answer 12

Used for lubricating the instruments but not cleaning as it’s not a disinfectant

Question 13

Why do we wrap packs

Answer 13

Provide a bacterial barrier
Keeps items together
To label contents

Question 14

3 materials used to wrap packs

Answer 14

Cloth/ linen
Non wovens
Laminates

Question 15

How do we label packs what do we use and why

Answer 15

2 strips of Autoclave tape, with the contents of the pack, date and initials
Used so preparing for surgery you know what packs you have and what you need

Question 16

How is effectiveness of sterilisation assessed

Answer 16

Adequate steam contact
Correct temperature
Correct exposure time
Indicator strip / auto clave tape

Question 17

How do we handle and store sterilised items

Answer 17

Stored in a closed cupboard, good temperature not damp area, vermin free
Minimise handling, use protective gloves when taking out of auto clave

Question 18

6 qualities of ideal surgery theatre

Answer 18

Good lighting 
No clutter
Good temperature 
Spacious 
One door 
Isolated

Question 19

4 items for patient before anaesthetic

Answer 19

ET tube, blanket, heat pad,

Question 20

4 ways to minimise hypothermia

Answer 20

Hypothermia prevent with bear hugger, towel on surgery table, fluid warmer, heat pad under towel

Question 21

Immediate post op complications and at home

Answer 21

Laryngospasm And vomiting

At home - pulling sutures out, wound infection