Unit 3 Sterile Technique

Question 1

Asepsis

Answer 1

Process for keeping away disease-producing microorganisms.

Question 2

Antiseptic

Answer 2

Discourages the growth of microorganism. Aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms.

Question 3

Aseptic Technique

Answer 3

Means using practice and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens. Involves applying the strictest rules to minimize the risk of infection.

Question 4

Contamination

Answer 4

To soil, stain, or infect by contact or association of bacteria

Question 5

Cross Contamination

Answer 5

The process by which bacteria or other microorganism are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another with harmful effect.

Question 6

Event Related Sterlility

Answer 6

Defined as the period of time durning which sterility is presumed to be maintained.

Question 7

Fomite

Answer 7

An inanimate object or substance that is capable of transmitting infectious organisms from one individual to another.

Question 8

Sterile

Answer 8

Clean and free from bacteria

Question 9

Aseptic Conscious

Answer 9

Understanding the circumstances that call for medical or surgical asepsis.