the absence of pathogenic microorganisms on an animate surface or tissue

methods or practices in health care that promote and maintain a state of asepsis. This is also called sterile technique. We can use these terms interchangeably

contamination of a large area of tissue by a highly infective source

a specific technique used to remove debris and dead cells from the hands

this means that an item is complete, with no breaks or tears.

a barrier that separates a sterile surface from a nonsterile surface.

where or way in which something is situated

protocols and guidelines established by the CDC to prevent the transmission of microorganisms in the health care environment. All aseptic technique practices are based on Standard Precautions

an area that includes the draped patient, all sterile tables, and sterile equipment in the immediate area of the patient. The patient is considered the center of the sterile field.

any item that has been subjected to a process that renders if free all microbial life, including spores

Strike-through Contamination

an event in which fluid from a nonsterile surface or air penetrates the protective wrapper of a sterile item, potentially contaminating the item

a specific technique for washing the hands before donning a surgical gown and gloves before surgery. The scrub is performed with a timer or counted strokes using detergent-based antispetic.

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Asepsis

Surgical Asepsis

Question	Answer
Asepsis	the absence of pathogenic microorganisms on an animate surface or tissue
Aseptic technique	methods or practices in health care that promote and maintain a state of asepsis. This is also called sterile technique. We can use these terms interchangeably
Gross-contamination	contamination of a large area of tissue by a highly infective source
Hand washing	a specific technique used to remove debris and dead cells from the hands
Integrity	this means that an item is complete, with no breaks or tears.
Physical Barrier	a barrier that separates a sterile surface from a nonsterile surface.
Spatial Relations	where or way in which something is situated
Standard Precautions	protocols and guidelines established by the CDC to prevent the transmission of microorganisms in the health care environment. All aseptic technique practices are based on Standard Precautions
Sterile Field	an area that includes the draped patient, all sterile tables, and sterile equipment in the immediate area of the patient. The patient is considered the center of the sterile field.
Sterile Item	any item that has been subjected to a process that renders if free all microbial life, including spores
Strike-through Contamination	an event in which fluid from a nonsterile surface or air penetrates the protective wrapper of a sterile item, potentially contaminating the item
Surgical hand scrub	a specific technique for washing the hands before donning a surgical gown and gloves before surgery. The scrub is performed with a timer or counted strokes using detergent-based antispetic.

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