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| absence of disease producing microorganisms called pathogens |
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Definition
| effort the keep patient as free from microorganisms as possible |
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Term
| Medical asepsis/ Clean technique |
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Definition
| practices which help to reduce the number and hinder the transfer of disease producing microorganisms from one person or place to another |
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| Sterile technique/ surgical asepsis |
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Definition
| practices which render and keep objects and areas free from all microorganisms and spores |
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Term
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Definition
free from microorganisms
one step beyond medical asepsis
highest level of aseptic technique |
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Term
| When is sterile technique used? |
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Definition
| OR, L and D, Major diagnostic areas, catheters, deep wound dressing changes, injections, skin integrity is broken due to trauma, burns, devices and incisions |
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Term
| Physical means of sterilization |
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Definition
radiation or heat
boiling water, steam, dry heat, hot air, steam under pressure |
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Term
| Most dependable method of sterilization |
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Definition
| Steam under pressure or autoclave |
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Term
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Definition
| refers to process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile |
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Term
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Definition
| a microorganism free area that can receive sterile supplies |
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Term
| What to check when getting sterile supplies |
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Definition
correct content
expiration dates
load label
internal/ external chemical indicators |
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Term
| When to reject a sterile package |
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Definition
expiration date is reached
wrapper damaged
load label is missing
internal/ external chemical indicators are missing |
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Term
| The longer the time since sterilization |
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Definition
| the greater the probability that the item may no longer be sterile |
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Term
| What is the area of contamination in a sterile area |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| where is a gown considered sterile |
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Definition
| above waist to shoulder in front only |
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Term
| How long is a surgical handwash |
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Definition
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Term
| Do you put on your surgical dress before or after handwash |
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Definition
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Term
| How far above elbows is the surgical handwash |
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Definition
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| dry in what direction in surgical handwash |
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Definition
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| How many towels are used in a surgical hand wash? |
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