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Sterile Technique
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11/26/2011

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Term
Define "Asepsis"
Definition
Methods of preventing and maintaining freedom from infection
Term
Define "Aseptic"
Definition
Free from all septic organisms
Term
Define "Antiseptic"
Definition
Capable of destroying pathogenic organisms
Term
Define "Sterile"
Definition
Free of all organisms
Term
Define "Pathogenic"
Definition
Causing or giving rise to disease
Term
Define "Sterile field"
Definition
An area prepared for a medical procedure that is sterile
Term
Who is the "Circulator" and is this person considered "Sterile/Not Sterile"?
Definition
Helps other to gown up, delivers items to sterile field, etc. NOT STERILE
Term
Who is the "Scrub person" and is this person considered "Sterile/Not Sterile"?
Definition
Performing or assisting with procedure. STERILE
Term
__________ __________ and __________ can provide mobility for bugs.
Definition
Air current, dust
Term
Name 6 basic principles for prevention of circulation of pathogens.
Definition
1. Mouth and nose always covered.
2. Avoid unnecessary talking; avoid sneezing or coughing.
3. Do not shake linen.
4. Bag soiled linen, dressings, sponges, etc. ASAP.
5. Keep opening doors to a minimum.
6. No visitors (or keep to a minimum)
Term
All items in operative area must be __________.
Definition
sterile
Term
Sterile Conscience: If any doubt about sterility, it's __________.
Definition
dirty
Term
__________ sterile personnel can touch sterile items in a sterile field.
Definition
Only
Term
When opening objects onto a sterile field, the __________ __________ and __________ method should be used.
Definition
Quick peel, dump
Term
No one should __________ over the sterile field.
Definition
hover
Term
If a sterile item or field is left unattended, that item or field is considered __________.
Definition
dirty
Term
An item is considered dirty if the __________ on the package is not legible or __________-__________-__________.
Definition
date, out-of-date
Term
Only certain parts of the gown are considered sterile, what are they?
Definition
1. Front of gown from waist to shoulders
2. Front portion of entire sleeve
3. Back portion of sleeve up to 2 inches above elbow
Term
When passing a sterile person or sterile area, you should pass __________ __________ __________.
Definition
back to back
Term
When passing a sterile person or sterile area, you should __________ the person to __________ __________.
Definition
ask, step aside
Term
When passing a sterile person or sterile area, you should never __________ __________ sterile fields.
Definition
walk between
Term
If you are a sterile person, you should always face __________ __________ and keep your back to __________ __________.
Definition
sterile areas, unsterile areas
Term
Hands and arms should be kept away from your __________.
Definition
face
Term
Hands and arms should be kept above __________ level and in __________.
Definition
waist, sight
Term
Avoid __________ or __________ onto the front of __________.
Definition
grasping, hanging, gown
Term
Don't __________ hands into __________
Definition
tuck, armpits! (Nasty!)
Term
Sterile or Not Serile?
Top of table
Definition
Sterile
Term
Sterile or Not Serile? Anything dangling over the edge of table
Definition
Not Sterile
Term
Sterile or Not Serile?
Items that fall below table-top or below waist
Definition
Not Sterile
Term
Sterile or Not Serile?
Edges of sterile wrappers
Definition
Not Sterile
Term
Sterile or Not Serile?
Lids and caps of sterile fluid containers
Definition
Not Sterile
Term
Sterile or Not Serile?
Patient's skin
Definition
Not Sterile
Term
What is in a scrub pack?
Definition
fingernail pick, brush/sponge, and germicidal soap
Term
How long is a long scrub and when is it performed?
Definition
8-12 minutes complete and at the beginning of the day
Term
How long is a short scrub and when is it performed?
Definition
6-8 minutes complete and between cases
Term
REMEMBER THE WHOLE PROCEDURE FROM PRACTICAL EXAM
Definition
IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER, READ IT IN THE NOTES!!!
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