Nf3 Final exam Questions and Answers
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Sterile principles
> A sterile object remains sterile only when touched
by another sterile object. > Only sterile objects may
be placed on a sterile field. > A sterile object or field
out of the range of vision or an object below a
person's waist is contaminated. • A sterile object or
What are the Principles of
field becomes contaminated by prolonged exposure
Sterile Asepsis?
to air. > When a sterile surface comes in contact with a
wet, contaminated surface, the sterile object or field
becomes contaminated by capillary action. > Fluid
flows in the direction of gravity > The edge of a sterile
field or container is considered to be contaminated.
Understand the principles of sterile technique
Sterile Technique
Recognize contamination > Correct contamination
Drainage • Wound bed- color, type and percentage
Wound Assessment of tissue present Wound edges • Measurement length
x width x depth • Peri-wound
> Assess using TACO Туре
Amount - describe as
Туре Types of Drainage
percentage of dressing
Colour/consistency Odour
, > Slough Granulation •
Epithelialization Eschar > Scab
Wound Beds
STEP 1: Measure the wound.
STEP 2: Measure the STEP 3:
Wound Measurement
Select dressing size. peri-
wound.
From area of least contamination to area of greatest
contamination Gentle friction to peri-wound Wounds
Wound Cleansing
can be cleansed with moistened gauze or irrigation •
Avoid abrading the wound bed with gauze
Washing or flushing out the
wound STERILE TECHNIQUE
Wound Irrigation
> Solutions used > Normal saline (most common) >
Antibiotic solutions (sometimes) > Do not use skin
cleansers (povidone iodine) or antiseptic agents >
Instill a steady stream of solution and irrigate until
Irrigation solution is clear > Amount required will vary by wound
> Use a pressure of 4 psi to 15 psi with a 30-60 ml
syringe > Hold syringe above wound irrigate in the
direction of gravity • After irrigation cleanse peri-
wound with at least 3 concentric circles
Packing is instilled into a wound via sterile technique
to allow the wound to heal from the bottom up.
Granulation tissue forms in the wound bed and is red
Purpose Of Packing in appearance, healing by secondary or tertiary
intention Absorbs drainage so that an abscess doesn't
form in a deep wound while it heals. Wet-to-damp
technique
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Terms in this set (232)
Sterile principles
> A sterile object remains sterile only when touched
by another sterile object. > Only sterile objects may
be placed on a sterile field. > A sterile object or field
out of the range of vision or an object below a
person's waist is contaminated. • A sterile object or
What are the Principles of
field becomes contaminated by prolonged exposure
Sterile Asepsis?
to air. > When a sterile surface comes in contact with a
wet, contaminated surface, the sterile object or field
becomes contaminated by capillary action. > Fluid
flows in the direction of gravity > The edge of a sterile
field or container is considered to be contaminated.
Understand the principles of sterile technique
Sterile Technique
Recognize contamination > Correct contamination
Drainage • Wound bed- color, type and percentage
Wound Assessment of tissue present Wound edges • Measurement length
x width x depth • Peri-wound
> Assess using TACO Туре
Amount - describe as
Туре Types of Drainage
percentage of dressing
Colour/consistency Odour
, > Slough Granulation •
Epithelialization Eschar > Scab
Wound Beds
STEP 1: Measure the wound.
STEP 2: Measure the STEP 3:
Wound Measurement
Select dressing size. peri-
wound.
From area of least contamination to area of greatest
contamination Gentle friction to peri-wound Wounds
Wound Cleansing
can be cleansed with moistened gauze or irrigation •
Avoid abrading the wound bed with gauze
Washing or flushing out the
wound STERILE TECHNIQUE
Wound Irrigation
> Solutions used > Normal saline (most common) >
Antibiotic solutions (sometimes) > Do not use skin
cleansers (povidone iodine) or antiseptic agents >
Instill a steady stream of solution and irrigate until
Irrigation solution is clear > Amount required will vary by wound
> Use a pressure of 4 psi to 15 psi with a 30-60 ml
syringe > Hold syringe above wound irrigate in the
direction of gravity • After irrigation cleanse peri-
wound with at least 3 concentric circles
Packing is instilled into a wound via sterile technique
to allow the wound to heal from the bottom up.
Granulation tissue forms in the wound bed and is red
Purpose Of Packing in appearance, healing by secondary or tertiary
intention Absorbs drainage so that an abscess doesn't
form in a deep wound while it heals. Wet-to-damp
technique
