Nurse 345 Aseptic Tech Chapter 24 Exam
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aseptic technique - ANSWER -Aseptic technique is used when there is a need to
have added precautions that prevent contamination of a patient or sterile area.
-Aseptic technique is essential when assisting in a sterile procedure to prevent
the contamination of an open wound.
Medical asepsis (clean technique) - ANSWER Where hand hygiene and barrier
techniques are used to prevent the transfer of organisms
invasive procedures - ANSWER Sterility is vital during an invasive procedure.
Surgical asepsis aims to eliminate all microorganisms, including pathogens and
spores from the object. If contamination occurs, sepsis can result.
skin integrity broken - ANSWER Surgical aseptic technique is also used outside
of the operating room. Procedures such as inserting a urinary catheter,
reapplying a sterile dressing, and tracheobronchial airway suctioning, all
require an aseptic technique.
Hands up for scrubbing - ANSWER When washing your hands, never have the
water running down your arm and hands. This can lead to dirty water drops from
higher up on your arm dripping down and contaminating your hands. Always
wash with your hands higher than your elbows. Your hands/sterile gloves should
never drop below your waist.
keep objects in view - ANSWER Always keep your eyes on the sterile field. This
way, if there is a question about sterility you can confirm what happened. This is
also why everything sterile needs to stay above the waist.
only sterile objects in field - ANSWER Non-sterile objects cannot enter the sterile
field. This would contaminate the field. Even brushing up against the sterile
drape will contaminate the field.
only sterile touches sterile - ANSWER If a package is labeled sterile, this means
that the objects in the package are sterile and not the package itself. You can
open a package and without touching the content of the package, drop the
content onto the sterile field.
edges of sterile field - ANSWER Pay close attention to the edges of a sterile field,
because they represent the border beyond which the field is considered
, contaminated. If a sterile drape is completely covering a table, anything beyond
the edge of the table or hanging off it is considered contaminated. If the sterile
field doesn't extend to the end of a table, then a 1-inch border around the drape
is considered contaminated. Never place anything sterile within the 1-inch
border.
if sterility questioned - ANSWER If the sterile field is ever questioned, then the
field needs to be tossed and set back up using aseptic technique. Always err on
the side of caution.
if wet or prolonged exposure to air - ANSWER Moisture is a mode of transfer for
microorganisms. Many sterile fields will get bodily fluids on them such as blood,
which doesn't necessarily compromise the field. However, if a sterile field
becomes wet with a contaminated liquid or has had prolonged exposure to air, it
should be discarded. When adding a solution into the sterile field have the lip of
the bottle 1 to 2 inches above the receiving container and slowly pour to prevent
splashing.
never leave sterile area - ANSWER Once your eyes leave the sterile field and the
field comes into question, everything needs to be discarded. To prevent any
issues, never leave the sterile area.
PPE order - ANSWER To maintain aseptic technique, there is an order to
donning personal protective equipment (PPE). The proper order of PPE
according to the CDC and tested on the NCLEX® is as follows: gown, mask or
respirator, goggles or face shield then finally gloves.
What best describes an important part of the aseptic tech process? - ANSWER -
Only sterile touches sterile
-Never leave sterile area
-Only sterile objects in field
-PPE order
-Keep objects in view
Regarding aseptic tech, a tool should be immediately discarded if - ANSWER if
sterility questioned
Which of the following is a specific indication for aseptic tech? - ANSWER -
invasive procedure
-skin integrity broken
what best describes an important part and most likely the 1st step of the aseptic
tech process? - ANSWER Hands up for scrubbing
Regarding aseptic tech, a sterile field may be considered contaminated if -
ANSWER if wet or prolonged exposure to air
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aseptic technique - ANSWER -Aseptic technique is used when there is a need to
have added precautions that prevent contamination of a patient or sterile area.
-Aseptic technique is essential when assisting in a sterile procedure to prevent
the contamination of an open wound.
Medical asepsis (clean technique) - ANSWER Where hand hygiene and barrier
techniques are used to prevent the transfer of organisms
invasive procedures - ANSWER Sterility is vital during an invasive procedure.
Surgical asepsis aims to eliminate all microorganisms, including pathogens and
spores from the object. If contamination occurs, sepsis can result.
skin integrity broken - ANSWER Surgical aseptic technique is also used outside
of the operating room. Procedures such as inserting a urinary catheter,
reapplying a sterile dressing, and tracheobronchial airway suctioning, all
require an aseptic technique.
Hands up for scrubbing - ANSWER When washing your hands, never have the
water running down your arm and hands. This can lead to dirty water drops from
higher up on your arm dripping down and contaminating your hands. Always
wash with your hands higher than your elbows. Your hands/sterile gloves should
never drop below your waist.
keep objects in view - ANSWER Always keep your eyes on the sterile field. This
way, if there is a question about sterility you can confirm what happened. This is
also why everything sterile needs to stay above the waist.
only sterile objects in field - ANSWER Non-sterile objects cannot enter the sterile
field. This would contaminate the field. Even brushing up against the sterile
drape will contaminate the field.
only sterile touches sterile - ANSWER If a package is labeled sterile, this means
that the objects in the package are sterile and not the package itself. You can
open a package and without touching the content of the package, drop the
content onto the sterile field.
edges of sterile field - ANSWER Pay close attention to the edges of a sterile field,
because they represent the border beyond which the field is considered
, contaminated. If a sterile drape is completely covering a table, anything beyond
the edge of the table or hanging off it is considered contaminated. If the sterile
field doesn't extend to the end of a table, then a 1-inch border around the drape
is considered contaminated. Never place anything sterile within the 1-inch
border.
if sterility questioned - ANSWER If the sterile field is ever questioned, then the
field needs to be tossed and set back up using aseptic technique. Always err on
the side of caution.
if wet or prolonged exposure to air - ANSWER Moisture is a mode of transfer for
microorganisms. Many sterile fields will get bodily fluids on them such as blood,
which doesn't necessarily compromise the field. However, if a sterile field
becomes wet with a contaminated liquid or has had prolonged exposure to air, it
should be discarded. When adding a solution into the sterile field have the lip of
the bottle 1 to 2 inches above the receiving container and slowly pour to prevent
splashing.
never leave sterile area - ANSWER Once your eyes leave the sterile field and the
field comes into question, everything needs to be discarded. To prevent any
issues, never leave the sterile area.
PPE order - ANSWER To maintain aseptic technique, there is an order to
donning personal protective equipment (PPE). The proper order of PPE
according to the CDC and tested on the NCLEX® is as follows: gown, mask or
respirator, goggles or face shield then finally gloves.
What best describes an important part of the aseptic tech process? - ANSWER -
Only sterile touches sterile
-Never leave sterile area
-Only sterile objects in field
-PPE order
-Keep objects in view
Regarding aseptic tech, a tool should be immediately discarded if - ANSWER if
sterility questioned
Which of the following is a specific indication for aseptic tech? - ANSWER -
invasive procedure
-skin integrity broken
what best describes an important part and most likely the 1st step of the aseptic
tech process? - ANSWER Hands up for scrubbing
Regarding aseptic tech, a sterile field may be considered contaminated if -
ANSWER if wet or prolonged exposure to air
