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Asepsis
Craven
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/17/2014

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Term
Asepsis
Definition
absence of disease producing microorganisms called pathogens
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Aseptic technique
Definition
effort the keep patient as free from microorganisms as possible
Term
Medical asepsis/ Clean technique
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
Definition
practices which render and keep objects and areas free from all microorganisms and spores
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Sterile
Definition
free from microorganisms
one step beyond medical asepsis
highest level of aseptic technique
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When is sterile technique used?
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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Physical means of sterilization
Definition
radiation or heat
boiling water, steam, dry heat, hot air, steam under pressure
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Most dependable method of sterilization
Definition
Steam under pressure or autoclave
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Contamination
Definition
refers to process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile
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Sterile field
Definition
a microorganism free area that can receive sterile supplies
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What to check when getting sterile supplies
Definition
correct content
expiration dates
load label
internal/ external chemical indicators
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When to reject a sterile package
Definition
expiration date is reached
wrapper damaged
load label is missing
internal/ external chemical indicators are missing
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The longer the time since sterilization
Definition
the greater the probability that the item may no longer be sterile
Term
What is the area of contamination in a sterile area
Definition
outer one inch margin
Term
Surgical hand wash
Definition
Elbows below fingertips
Term
where is a gown considered sterile
Definition
above waist to shoulder in front only
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How long is a surgical handwash
Definition
5-10 minutes
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Do you put on your surgical dress before or after handwash
Definition
before
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How far above elbows is the surgical handwash
Definition
2 inches
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dry in what direction in surgical handwash
Definition
fingers to elbows
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How many towels are used in a surgical hand wash?
Definition
2 one for each arm
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