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Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis.
Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis.
Medical asepsis is any practice that reduces the number and spread of microorganisms. Surgical asepsis is the process that eliminates completely all microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object.
Match the need for medical or surgical asepsis to the following procedures:
Match the need for medical or surgical asepsis to the following procedures:
Measuring Vital Signs = Medical Asepsis Administering an intravenous contrast agent = Surgical Asepsis Taking a flat plate image of the abdomen = Medical Asepsis Reapplying a dressing = Surgical Asepsis Catheterization of the urinary bladder = Surgical Asepsis
When entering a surgical suite and preparing to enter Zone 2, what must the radiographer do?
When entering a surgical suite and preparing to enter Zone 2, what must the radiographer do?
List the three most common causes of contamination of a surgical site.
List the three most common causes of contamination of a surgical site.
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Maintenance of the sterile field is the duty of only the circulating nurse.
Maintenance of the sterile field is the duty of only the circulating nurse.
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Disinfectants are categorized depending on their ability to disinfect. Alcohol is considered an intermediate-level disinfectant. This means that it:
Disinfectants are categorized depending on their ability to disinfect. Alcohol is considered an intermediate-level disinfectant. This means that it:
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If there is a question about the sterility of an item, what must the radiographer do?
If there is a question about the sterility of an item, what must the radiographer do?
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When opening a sterile wrapper, the fold closest to the radiographer is opened first.
When opening a sterile wrapper, the fold closest to the radiographer is opened first.
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The purpose of the surgical scrub is:
The purpose of the surgical scrub is:
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List three responsibilities of the radiographer in the operating room or special procedures room.
List three responsibilities of the radiographer in the operating room or special procedures room.
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When preparing to enter the OR, the radiographer must don a lead apron and wear his radiation protection badge:
When preparing to enter the OR, the radiographer must don a lead apron and wear his radiation protection badge:
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Any dressing removed in the imaging department must be considered:
Any dressing removed in the imaging department must be considered:
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When sterile drapes are placed by the sterile person, the drape is placed:
When sterile drapes are placed by the sterile person, the drape is placed:
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If the radiographer is allergic to latex, he must:
If the radiographer is allergic to latex, he must:
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Sterile technique must be used during a dressing change only if the dressing is not contaminated.
Sterile technique must be used during a dressing change only if the dressing is not contaminated.
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Study Notes
Asepsis in Patient Care
- Medical Asepsis: Reduces the number and spread of microorganisms.
- Surgical Asepsis: Completely eliminates all microorganisms and their spores from objects.
Procedures and Asepsis Requirements
- Measuring Vital Signs: Requires medical asepsis.
- Administering IV Contrast: Requires surgical asepsis.
- Flat Plate Image of Abdomen: Requires medical asepsis.
- Reapplying a Dressing: Requires surgical asepsis.
- Catheterization of Urinary Bladder: Requires surgical asepsis.
Preparation for Surgical Suite
- Before entering Zone 2, radiographers must change into a scrub suit, don shoe covers, and cover their hair.
Contamination Causes in Surgical Sites
- Common causes include:
- Microorganisms blown into the surgical site.
- Use of contaminated instruments or gloves.
- A wet or damp sterile field.
Sterile Field Maintenance
- Maintenance of the sterile field is not the sole duty of the circulating nurse; all team members share this responsibility.
Disinfectant Use
- Alcohol is categorized as an intermediate-level disinfectant, suitable for disinfecting thermometers and medication vials.
Handling Sterility Concerns
- If there is uncertainty regarding the sterility of an item, it should be considered unsterile and replaced.
Sterile Wrapper Handling
- The fold of a sterile wrapper closest to the radiographer should not be opened first.
Purpose of Surgical Scrub
- The primary objective of the surgical scrub is to remove as many microbes as possible from the skin.
Radiographer Responsibilities in OR
- Responsibilities include:
- Protecting self and others from radiation exposure.
- Being knowledgeable about sterile areas.
- Protecting sterile areas and patients from contamination.
Radiation Protection in OR
- When donning a lead apron, the radiation protection badge must be worn outside the apron.
Dressing Contamination
- Any dressing removed in the imaging department is considered contaminated.
Sterile Drapes Placement
- Sterile drapes are placed by the sterile person starting from the area nearest to them.
Latex Allergy Precautions
- Radiographers allergic to latex must use non-latex gloves during procedures.
Dressing Change Protocol
- Sterile technique is required during a dressing change regardless of the dressing's contamination status.
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This quiz covers the principles of medical and surgical asepsis essential for patient care. It includes information on asepsis requirements for various procedures, preparation for the surgical suite, common causes of contamination, and the maintenance of sterile fields. Test your understanding of these vital concepts in infection control.
