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Which organism is not associated with wound infection?
-Staphylococcus
-Escherichia coli
-Treponema pallidum
-Clostridium perfringens |
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Definition
| Treponema pallidum (syphilis) |
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| "Strike-through" is used aseptically to describe: |
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Definition
| Soaking of moisture from unsterile to sterile layers |
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| The most common nosocomial infections are: |
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Definition
| Urinary infections with catheter use |
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| A urinary tract infection following a cystoscopy is an example of a: |
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| What is the correct procedure to follow when a sterile metal graduate is opened and water droplets are on the inside? |
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Definition
| Discard, it is contaminated (when in doubt, throw it out) |
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| When opening a sterile wrapper the unsterile person should first open the: |
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Definition
| Corner farthest from the body |
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| Inanimate particles that can be vectors for infection are called: |
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Definition
| Hospital acquired infection |
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| A patient who underwent a bronchoscopy is diagnosed with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, which is traced to this type of infection: |
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| The body's first line of defense against infection is: |
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| What term refers to the level of honesty and integrity that every surgical technologist must uphold in the delivery of quality patient care? |
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| For aseptic purposes, covering a sterile table for later use is: |
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Definition
| Not permissible in any circumstance |
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Term
| The most frequent means by which infections are spread are: |
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Definition
| Direct contact with infected person |
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Term
| The purpose of the surgical hand scrub is to: |
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Definition
| Reduce the number of microorganisms |
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Term
Which action would not be taken following a needlestick?
-Prevent bleeding
-Cleanse area
-Remove glove immediately
-Report incident |
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Definition
| Prevent bleeding (squeeze to INCREASE bleeding) |
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Term
| True or false: Once sterile drapes have been positioned, they should not be moved. |
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Definition
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| What pathogen is most commonly associated with surgical wound infections? |
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| A towel clip is used on the sterile field to keep a drape in place but is removed by the surgeon. How should the surgical technologist handle the towel clip? |
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Definition
| Handed off the field to the circulator without touching tips. |
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