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What is the principle of A sterile object remains sterile only when touched by
sterile technique in wound another sterile object, and only sterile objects may be
care? placed on a sterile field.
What happens to a sterile It is considered contaminated.
object that is out of the
range of vision or below a
person's waist?
How long can a sterile A sterile surface becomes contaminated after
surface remain prolonged exposure to air, typically around 20
uncontaminated when minutes.
exposed to air?
Wound healing where the wound is clean with straight
What is primary intention
edges, well approximated, low risk of infection, and
in surgical wound healing?
minimal scarring.
Describe secondary Involves larger wounds that are not approximated,
intention in wound take longer to heal, and have a higher risk of infection
healing. and scarring.
What characterizes Delayed primary closure due to infection, where the
tertiary intention in wound wound is left open to drain.
healing?
What is a wet to dry A dressing that keeps the wound moist but not overly
dressing? wet, often using saline.
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Terms in this set (27)
What is the principle of A sterile object remains sterile only when touched by
sterile technique in wound another sterile object, and only sterile objects may be
care? placed on a sterile field.
What happens to a sterile It is considered contaminated.
object that is out of the
range of vision or below a
person's waist?
How long can a sterile A sterile surface becomes contaminated after
surface remain prolonged exposure to air, typically around 20
uncontaminated when minutes.
exposed to air?
Wound healing where the wound is clean with straight
What is primary intention
edges, well approximated, low risk of infection, and
in surgical wound healing?
minimal scarring.
Describe secondary Involves larger wounds that are not approximated,
intention in wound take longer to heal, and have a higher risk of infection
healing. and scarring.
What characterizes Delayed primary closure due to infection, where the
tertiary intention in wound wound is left open to drain.
healing?
What is a wet to dry A dressing that keeps the wound moist but not overly
dressing? wet, often using saline.
