Week 2

Question 0

As a sterile package is opened the edge of the wrapper is considered…

Answer 0

Unsterile

Question 1

Destruction of the integrity of a Sterile Field results in what?

Answer 1

Contamination

Question 2

Persons that are Sterile should only touch..

Answer 2

Sterile items and areas

Question 3

Persons that are unsterile should only touch..

Answer 3

Unsterile items and areas

Question 4

Sterile means

Answer 4

Free of all living microorganisms and spores

Question 5

Draped tables are only sterile at

Answer 5

Table height

Question 6

Sterile persons should keep within

Answer 6

Sterile areas

Question 7

At what time should a sterile field is created ?

Answer 7

As close as possible to the time of use

Question 8

Sterile areas should continuously be…

Answer 8

Kept in view

Question 9

Gowns are considered sterile from…

Answer 9

The Axillary line to the waist in front including sleeves to 50mm above the elbows

Question 10

How far should an unsterile person be from a sterile field to minimize accidental contamination?

Answer 10

300mm

Question 11

Microorganisms that are capable of producing diseases are called

Answer 11

Pathogens

Question 12

What is the chemical and mechanical process that reduces to a safe level the number of microorganisms present on the hands and arms called?

Answer 12

Surgical hand scrub

Question 13

What is Surgical Conscience?

Answer 13

An individual’s inner awareness of aseptic principles and adherence to aseptic technique in all situations; professional honesty

Question 14

If a sterile package falls to the floor what should you do?

Answer 14

Inspect the wrapper to determine its integrity and if intact; use it

Question 15

What is Asepsis?

Answer 15

The absence of pathogens

Question 16

What is meant by “Modes of Contamination”?

Answer 16

Ways by which infecting organisms are transmitted to sterile objects

Question 17

Sterile

Answer 17

Free of all microorganisms

Question 18

What are the organisms present on the epidermis which have been picked up through contact with other objects called?

Answer 18

Transient Flora

Question 19

What is the Dermis?

Answer 19

The deep layer of skin, containing sebaceous and sweat glands, blood vessels, nerves, and hair roots

Question 20

What does contamination mean?

Answer 20

To introduce microorganisms to a sterile field

Question 21

What is a Sterile Field?

Answer 21

An area around an operative site including furniture covered withe sterile drapes and members of the surgical team properly attired

Question 22

What is the Epidermis.

Answer 22

Outer layer of skin which varies in thickness

Question 23

What are the bacteria which are normally present below the skin called?

Answer 23

Resident Flora

Question 24

What are microorganisms capable of producing disease called?

Answer 24

Pathogen

Question 25

What is the area under the fingernail called?

Answer 25

Subungal Area

Question 26

What is the technique that renders and maintains an object or area completely free of pathogens called

Answer 26

Aseptic Technique

Question 27

What does the term negligence mean in nursing?

Answer 27

The basic and legal definition of negligence means breach of duty or injury. Standards of care in nursing means those practices that,"a reasonably prudent nurse would use." So a good nurse knows and understands ethics in the medical field and strives to provide excellent quality of care in order to avoid negligence.

Question 28

In relation to negligence what is highlighted in the ANMC code of conduct and how does this relate to your nursing practice?

Answer 28

Safe and Competent manner, Nurses practice in accordance with the standards of the profession and broader health system.

Question 29

When do we need to gain consent from our patients?

Answer 29

``` Prior to any treatment UNLESS Patient does not have capacity Emergency Situation Advanced Health Directives ```

Question 30

What does Duty of Care mean?

Answer 30

The legal obligation that a person may be owed by another with whom the person has no formal contractual obligation. The extent to which a healthcare provider must reasonably ensure that no harm comes to a patient under the providers care.

Question 31

What are the most common conditions in patients in which an intermittent catheter would be used in a nursing intervention?

Answer 31

Spinal cord injury, and other Neurological disorders, such as Multiple Sclerosis, where the ability to empty the bladder is impaired.