Unit 1: Medical and Surgical Asepsis

Question 1

Healthcare-associated infection not present during the admission to the facility.

Answer 1

Nosocomial Infections

Question 2

“Clean technique”

Procedures used to reduce the number of and prevent the spread of microorganisms

Answer 2

Medical Asepsis

Question 3

“Sterile Technique”

Procedures used to eliminate all MO from an area

Answer 3

Surgical Asepsis

Question 4

What are the 4 Hand Hygiene Techniques

Answer 4

Handwashing
Antiseptic Hand Wash
Antiseptic Hand Rub
Surgical Hand Antisepsis

Question 5

Vigorous, brief rubbing together of all surfaces of the hands lathered by soap and water

Answer 5

Handwashing

Question 6

Washing hands with warm water and soap detergent containing an antiseptic agent

Answer 6

Antiseptic hand wash

Question 7

Alcohol-based waterless product that reduces number of MO in hands

Answer 7

Antiseptic Hand Rub

Question 8

is an Antiseptic Hand wash/ hand rub that surgical personnel use before performing a surgical procedure.

Answer 8

Surgical Hand Antisepsis

Question 9

1. Cover any skin lesions

2. Note condition of nails

Answer 9

Hand Hygiene

Question 10

Sterile gloving procedure that is most sterile for procedures not requiring a gown

Answer 10

Open-glove application method

Question 11

One-size-fits-all, or small, medium, large

Answer 11

Right Glove Size