Asepsis and Infection Control Techniques

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What is asepsis?

Absence of pathogenic micro-organisms.

Which of the following are types of asepsis?

Environmental asepsis
Surgical asepsis (correct)
Chemical asepsis
Medical asepsis (correct)

What is the purpose of medical asepsis?

Prevent all means of cross-infection from patient to another.

Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?

Barrier technique (A) Signup and view all the answers

What practices are used in surgical asepsis?

Surgical hand washing, surgical instruments, sterile gloves. Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of surgical asepsis is to prevent contamination of ______.

wounds Signup and view all the answers

Surgical asepsis is used for invasive procedures.

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Asepsis

Absence of pathogenic microorganisms

Medical asepsis

Practices to reduce the spread of germs.

Surgical asepsis

Practices to kill all germs in a specific area.

Medical Asepsis purpose

Prevent cross-infection from one patient to another and communicable diseases.

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Surgical asepsis purpose

Preventing wound contamination and maintaining a sterile surgical field.

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Aseptic technique examples

Examples include handwashing, barrier precautions, and environmental cleaning.

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Study Notes

Asepsis

Asepsis: Absence of pathogenic micro-organisms
Aseptic techniques: Practices/procedures to reduce the risk of infection
Two types of asepsis:
- Medical asepsis
- Surgical asepsis

Medical Asepsis (Clean Technique)

Practices used to reduce the number, growth, and spread of microorganisms
Purpose: Prevent all means of cross-infection between patients, including communicable diseases
Indications: All patients, even when no infection is diagnosed
Examples: Medical hand washing, barrier techniques, routine environmental cleaning

Surgical Asepsis (Sterile Technique)

Practices used to eliminate all microorganisms from an object or area
Purpose: Prevent contamination of wounds and maintain a sterile field for surgery
Indications: Invasive procedures, surgery, burns, operation rooms
Examples: Surgical hand washing, surgical instruments, and sterile gloves

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Explore the critical concepts of asepsis, including the differences between medical and surgical techniques. This quiz will help you understand the practices that prevent infection and maintain a sterile environment. Test your knowledge on various aseptic practices applicable in healthcare settings.