10 Questions
Which category of asepsis is derived from older antiseptic techniques?
Surgical asepsis
What is the goal of asepsis?
To eliminate infection
Who introduced the use of carbolic acid as an antiseptic?
Joseph Lister
Which of the following diseases is associated with sterile inflammation?
Alzheimer's disease
What is the primary cause of aseptic tissue damage from corticosteroid injections?
Improper aseptic technique
Which type of surgical site infection (SSI) is confined to the skin?
Superficial incisional
Who introduced the autoclave for sterilization of surgical instruments?
Ernst von Bergmann
What did William Halsted pioneer in the operating room?
Surgical gloves
What did Halsted use to sterilize the operation site?
All of the above
What did Halsted enforce in his department at Johns Hopkins Hospital?
Hand washing ritual
Test your knowledge on asepsis and its importance in healthcare settings. Explore the two categories of asepsis and learn about the origins of modern aseptic techniques.
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