MEAS 238 239 TEST ONE CHAPTER
35 KEY TERMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
ADD ON SAFETY FEATURE - Correct Answers -features on injection , phlebotomy ,
and winged steel needles that provide protection from needle stick injury . They consist
of a hinged or sliding sheath attached to the needle that can be activated with one
hand , keeping users hands behind the needle.
AUTOCLAVE - Correct Answers -a device that uses pressured steam to sterilize
instrument and equipment.
BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR - Correct Answers -an indicator consisting of bacterial
spores that is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization
has occurred .
CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION (CAUTI) - Correct Answers
-UTI that may be caused by long term used in urinary catheters , the longer the catheter
is in place , the great risk of infection.
SELF SHEATHING NEEDLE - Correct Answers -a needle that has a sheath over the
barrel of the syringe. After injecting the medication , the user slides the sheath forward
over the needle and locks it in place to prevent needlestick.
STERILIZATION INDICATOR - Correct Answers -a tag , insert , tape , tube or strip that
confirms that the items , in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of
steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time.
SURGICAL ASEPSIS - Correct Answers -the elimination of all microorganisms from
objects or working areas , aka sterile technique.
CENTRAL LINE - Correct Answers -catheter placed in a large vein , usually in neck ,
chest or groin that is used to give fluids or medications.
CENTRAL LINE ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION ( CLABSI) - Correct
Answers -bloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into
the bloodstream through a central line.
INVASIVE PROCEDURES - Correct Answers -any procedure that requires entry into a
body cavity or cutting into the skin or mucous membranes.
35 KEY TERMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
ADD ON SAFETY FEATURE - Correct Answers -features on injection , phlebotomy ,
and winged steel needles that provide protection from needle stick injury . They consist
of a hinged or sliding sheath attached to the needle that can be activated with one
hand , keeping users hands behind the needle.
AUTOCLAVE - Correct Answers -a device that uses pressured steam to sterilize
instrument and equipment.
BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR - Correct Answers -an indicator consisting of bacterial
spores that is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization
has occurred .
CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION (CAUTI) - Correct Answers
-UTI that may be caused by long term used in urinary catheters , the longer the catheter
is in place , the great risk of infection.
SELF SHEATHING NEEDLE - Correct Answers -a needle that has a sheath over the
barrel of the syringe. After injecting the medication , the user slides the sheath forward
over the needle and locks it in place to prevent needlestick.
STERILIZATION INDICATOR - Correct Answers -a tag , insert , tape , tube or strip that
confirms that the items , in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of
steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time.
SURGICAL ASEPSIS - Correct Answers -the elimination of all microorganisms from
objects or working areas , aka sterile technique.
CENTRAL LINE - Correct Answers -catheter placed in a large vein , usually in neck ,
chest or groin that is used to give fluids or medications.
CENTRAL LINE ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION ( CLABSI) - Correct
Answers -bloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into
the bloodstream through a central line.
INVASIVE PROCEDURES - Correct Answers -any procedure that requires entry into a
body cavity or cutting into the skin or mucous membranes.
