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infection control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is surgical asepsis or sterile technique | practice that keep objects and areas absent of all microorganisms, including pathogens and spores |
| surgical asepsis protects the patient from? | the environment |
| what may be placed on a sterile field? | only sterile objects |
| if a sterile object touches another sterile object does it remain sterile? | yes |
| if a sterile object or field out of range of vision is it contaminated | yes |
| if a sterile object is held below a person's waist is it contaminated | yes |
| when should you set up sterile fields? | right before you use it |
| can you turn your back on a sterile field> | no |
| can a sterile object become contaminated by prolonged exposure to air | yes |
| can you reach across a sterile field | no |
| how far should you pour liquids into a sterile field? | 4-6 inches |
| are the edges of a sterile field considered contaminated? | yes |
| how many inches around the drape is considered contaminated | 1 |
| what part of the drape is considered contaminated | drape that hangs over the table edge |
| how should you perform sterile gloving | furthest flap from you, side flaps, then closest flap towards you |
| example of when you should perform surgical asepsis | procedures that require intentional perforation of skin such as IV or central IV line |
| are sterile supplies kept in the same room as dirty equipment | never |
| how should you open sterile packages | always inspect supplies for package integrity and sterility |
| always keep work area.... | above the waist |
| can you grasp the inch border to manuever field on table surface? | yes |
| what direction does fluid flow in | direction of gravity |
| what kind of gloving method is sterile gloving | closed-gloving method (hands remain inside sleeves and don't touch cuffs) |
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