Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care Ch. 18 | 76 AQuestions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)septic Technique

Aseptic - A product or method that is free of microbiological organisms In health care settings, what can prevent the spread of potentially fatal infections? - Hand washing How often should a healthcare worker wash their hands? - Before and after each patient What is the goal of aseptic technique? - To protect the patient from infection and prevent the spread of pathogens and harmful microorganisms. Cleaning - Removes dirt and other impurities Sanitizing - Reduces the number of microorganisms to safe levels Disinfection - Removes most microorganisms but not highly resistant ones Surgical asepsis - Protection against infection before, during, and after surgery by using sterile technique Medical asepsis - The removal or destruction of infected material What is a sterile field? - A specified area that is considered free of viable microorganisms How is a sterile field usually established? - A sterile drapeT/F: Nonsterile items are also used in a sterile field. - FALSE If in doubt about an items sterility, it is considered _________? - Unsterile How should you handle an unsterile item in a sterile field? - Remove it, cover it, or replace it