Jamie Georges
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Medical and surgical asepsis
SKILL NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Skill
Precise practices to reduce the number, growth, and spread of micro-organisms.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
All aspects of nursing require proper
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
technique to help prevent the spread of
infection Check for latex allergies-must use latex free
gloves, equipment and supplies.
Outcomes/Evaluation
Client Education
Lower risk of infection
Cover the mouth and nose when coughing or
sneezing
wash hair frequently
remove jewelry when hand washing
keep nails short
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
Hospital aquired infection Hand hygiene-sterile gloves
Protective clothing
Clean physical environment
Keep only sterile items on a sterile field-
1inch border
Any item held below the waist or above the
chest is contaminated
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A9