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______ is the process that eliminates all microorganisms and spores, ensuring a completely sterile environment.
______ is the process that eliminates all microorganisms and spores, ensuring a completely sterile environment.
Sterilization
The term ______ refers to the state of being free from pathogens, which is a primary goal in healthcare to prevent infections.
The term ______ refers to the state of being free from pathogens, which is a primary goal in healthcare to prevent infections.
Asepsis
Using a ______ substance on living tissue can inhibit the growth of microorganisms without necessarily killing them.
Using a ______ substance on living tissue can inhibit the growth of microorganisms without necessarily killing them.
antiseptic
A healthcare-associated infection, or ______ infection, is acquired by a patient during their stay in a healthcare facility.
A healthcare-associated infection, or ______ infection, is acquired by a patient during their stay in a healthcare facility.
Practicing ______ asepsis involves techniques aimed at reducing the number of microorganisms to minimize the risk of infection.
Practicing ______ asepsis involves techniques aimed at reducing the number of microorganisms to minimize the risk of infection.
A ______ is an environment where microorganisms can survive and multiply, potentially leading to infection if not properly managed.
A ______ is an environment where microorganisms can survive and multiply, potentially leading to infection if not properly managed.
______ gloving is utilized when a sterile gown is already in place, reducing the risk of contamination during the donning process.
______ gloving is utilized when a sterile gown is already in place, reducing the risk of contamination during the donning process.
Unlike bacteriostatic agents, a ______ agent is specifically designed to kill bacteria directly, thereby reducing the bacterial load.
Unlike bacteriostatic agents, a ______ agent is specifically designed to kill bacteria directly, thereby reducing the bacterial load.
A ______ is an individual who harbors pathogens without showing symptoms but can transmit them to others, posing a risk of infection spread.
A ______ is an individual who harbors pathogens without showing symptoms but can transmit them to others, posing a risk of infection spread.
Using a ______ on non-living surfaces to eliminate most microorganisms is a key step in preventing the spread of infection.
Using a ______ on non-living surfaces to eliminate most microorganisms is a key step in preventing the spread of infection.
Flashcards
Asepsis
Asepsis
Free from pathogens.
Medical Asepsis
Medical Asepsis
Clean technique; reduces microorganisms.
Surgical Asepsis
Surgical Asepsis
Sterile technique; eliminates all microorganisms.
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
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Disinfectant
Disinfectant
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Disinfection
Disinfection
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Bactericidal
Bactericidal
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Bacteriostatic
Bacteriostatic
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Sterile
Sterile
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Handwashing
Handwashing
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Study Notes
- Asepsis refers to being free from pathogens.
- Medical asepsis is a clean technique that reduces microorganisms.
- Surgical asepsis is a sterile technique that eliminates all microorganisms.
- Antiseptics are substances used on living tissues to inhibit microorganisms.
- Disinfectants are substances used on non-living surfaces to kill microorganisms.
- Disinfection is the process of reducing or killing most microorganisms.
- Bactericidal agents kill bacteria.
- Bacteriostatic agents prevent bacterial growth without killing the bacteria.
- Clean refers to being free from dirt and some microorganisms.
- Contamination means exposure to harmful agents.
- Sterile means completely free from all microorganisms, including spores.
- Sterilization is the process of eliminating all microorganisms and spores.
- A carrier is a host of pathogens without symptoms but can spread them.
- Microorganisms are tiny living organisms, some of which cause disease.
- Pathogens are harmful microorganisms that cause infections.
- Friction is a force that helps remove dirt and microorganisms.
- Handwashing involves cleaning hands with soap and water to remove germs.
- A reservoir is a habitat where microorganisms live and grow.
- Spores are a tough bacterial form that survives harsh conditions.
- A Nosocomial Infection, also known as a Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), is an infection acquired in a healthcare setting.
- Open gloving is wearing sterile gloves without a gown.
- Closed gloving is wearing sterile gloves with a sterile gown.
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