Unit 1- Principals of Asepsis

Question 1

Aseptic Technique

Answer 1

Practices that aim to prevent infection in the patient

Question 2

Lister

Answer 2

British surgeon to apply germ theory to surgery and prevent infection in wounds

Question 3

Asepsis

Answer 3

Absence of pathogenic microbes in living tissue, prevent wound contamination by destroying microbes before they enter the wound

Question 4

Antisepsis

Answer 4

Destruction of most microorganisms on animate/living objects, antiseptics used during skin prep and surgical scrubbing

Question 5

Sterility

Answer 5

Absence of all microbial life, only on inanimate objects

Question 6

Primary Aerial Bacteria Source

Answer 6

The surgeon

Question 7

Scrubbing

Answer 7

Removes dirt and oil, reduces transient bacteria, depression of skin’s resident bacteria

Question 8

Avagard

Answer 8

Alcohol based scrub, too much scrubbing breaks down skin barrier and exposes more microbes

Question 9

Sterile Surgical Gloves

Answer 9

Inner surface lubricated with hydrogel, barrier between surgeon and patient

Question 10

Closed Gloving

Answer 10

Most common, ensures hand doesn’t contact outside of the gown or glove

Question 11

Assisted Gloving

Answer 11

To glove a team member, always do right hand first