Exam 9: The Principles and Practice of Aseptic Technique

Hand washing is the simplest and most important preventive measure for reducing infection in the operating room (OR). Hand washing is ________.

When sterile supplies have been opened, the setup is vulnerable to contamination. The longer a setup remains exposed, the greater the risk of contamination. It is recommended that supplies not be left open before a case ________.

What OR furniture should the instrument tray be placed on before opening?

________________ is when the surgeon's gloved hand accidentally touches the nonsterile edge of the surgical drape.

_____________ infection is a postoperative infection of the surgical wound.

Match each term with the correct definition. You can use answer choices more than once. -Brushes must be sterile

If water is found in a basin when the sterile wrapper is opened, the basin is considered _________________.

What OR furniture should the basin set be placed on before opening?

The basis of ___________ is the concept of barriers between contaminated and sterile surfaces. Sterile objects or surfaces are contained or confined to prevent contact with nonsterile objects.

All nonsterile surfaces are considered potentially contaminated with ________ microorganisms.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -The absence of pathogenic microorganisms on an animate surface or on body tissue

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Patient skin preparation

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -May prevent recolonization for a limited period

The _________________ is the center of the sterile field during surgery.

_____________ is based on surgical conscience: that is, the ethical and professional motivation that regulates a professional's behaviors regarding disease transmission.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Methods or practices in health care that promote and maintain a state of asepsis

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Draped back table top

The amount of space that should be left between sterile and nonsterile surfaces is _______________________.

What OR furniture should the large pack be placed on before opening?

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Cuff of gown after donning gloves