Foundations of Nursing Practice - Exam
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSHand washing
What are the six elements in the chain of infection? - ANS1) An infectious agent or pathogen; 2) a
reservoir or source for pathogen growth; 3) a port of exit from the reservoir; 4) a mode of transmission;
5) a port of entry to a host; 6) a susceptible host.
Define "asepsis" - ANSabsence of disease producing organisms
What is the purpose of "aseptic technique"? - ANSprevent transfer of organisms
Define "medical asepsis" - ANSclean technique
List examples of "medical asepsis" - ANShand hygiene; barrier techniques (gloves); changing linens;
properly disposing of sharps
Define "surgical asepsis" - ANSsterile technique (eliminates all organisms)
List a process that nurses perform that requires "sterile asepsis" - ANScatheter insertion
List examples of "sterile asepsis" - ANSsterile gloves, instruments in an autoclave
Standard precautions are also known as: - ANSuniversal precautions
What is the purpose of "universal precautions?" - ANSprotect personnel from potential contact with
blood and body fluids.
List examples of universal precautions: - ANSgloves, mask, gown, eye protection
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSHand washing
What are the six elements in the chain of infection? - ANS1) An infectious agent or pathogen; 2) a
reservoir or source for pathogen growth; 3) a port of exit from the reservoir; 4) a mode of transmission;
5) a port of entry to a host; 6) a susceptible host.
Define "asepsis" - ANSabsence of disease producing organisms
What is the purpose of "aseptic technique"? - ANSprevent transfer of organisms
Define "medical asepsis" - ANSclean technique
List examples of "medical asepsis" - ANShand hygiene; barrier techniques (gloves); changing linens;
properly disposing of sharps
Define "surgical asepsis" - ANSsterile technique (eliminates all organisms)
List a process that nurses perform that requires "sterile asepsis" - ANScatheter insertion
List examples of "sterile asepsis" - ANSsterile gloves, instruments in an autoclave
Standard precautions are also known as: - ANSuniversal precautions
What is the purpose of "universal precautions?" - ANSprotect personnel from potential contact with
blood and body fluids.
List examples of universal precautions: - ANSgloves, mask, gown, eye protection
