ATI: Safety and Infection Control Latest Update

asepsis - ANSWER the absence of illness-producing microorganisms hand washing - ANSWER primary behavior to achieve asepsis medical asepsis - ANSWER the use of precise practices the reduce the number, growth, and bread of micro-organisms ex. PO meds, NG tubes, personal hygiene, etc. surgical asepsis - ANSWER the use of precise practices to eliminate all micro-organisms from an object or area to prevent contamination (sterile) ex. parenteral meds, catheterization, surgery, sterile dressing changes, etc. latex allergy - ANSWER before beginning any task or procedure that requires aseptic technique, what must health care team members check for? soap, running water, friction - ANSWER 3 essential components of hand washing 15 seconds - ANSWER how long to wash hands to remove transient flora 2 minutes - ANSWER how long to wash hands that are more soiled (requires more than removing transient flora) 1 inch borders - ANSWER part of the sterile field that is not sterile 6 inches above (minimum) - ANSWER how high above the sterile field should you hold items you are adding the to sterile field open away from the body - ANSWER sterile field: how should you open the first flap of the wrapper open first, place furthest from sterile field - ANSWER sterile field: where should you place the packages that will be used last and when should you open them clean (non sterile) surface - ANSWER sterile field: where to place the bottle cap pour out 1-2ml in trash - ANSWER sterile field: ope