31 Questions
What are the two types of Aseptic Technique mentioned in the text?
Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis
Which technique is known as 'Clean technique'?
Medical Asepsis
What is the main focus of Surgical Asepsis?
Sterilization of surgical instruments
Which of the following is a basic principle of asepsis mentioned in the text?
Keeping the three conditions entirely separate
What is an example of a 'contaminated' item?
Opened instrument sets
What is the basis of the aseptic technique according to the text?
Cleanliness
What is Surgical Asepsis also known as?
Sterile technique
What should be done immediately according to the basic principles of asepsis mentioned in the text?
Remedy contamination immediately
What is the definition of sterility?
The absence of all microorganisms
What does mechanical cleaning achieve?
Removes soil and most microorganisms
Why is it important to keep dirty, clean, and sterile conditions separate?
To ensure proper workflow and prevent contamination
What should be done if a sterile peel pouch falls to the floor?
Treat it as contaminated and reprocess it
How do we identify when an item has been exposed to a sterilization process?
By using indicators and tools in CS
What is considered clean after being properly cleaned via manual or mechanical means?
Clean
What does sterility mean for an item?
It is free of all microorganisms
What is the main focus of Medical Asepsis?
Reducing the number of microorganisms
What is the definition of 'sterility' according to the text?
Eliminating all microorganisms
Which of the following is considered a 'contaminated' item?
Single-use items that have been used for patient care
What is the basic principle of asepsis related to 'dirty' items?
Knowing what is dirty
What should be done immediately according to the basic principles of asepsis in case of contamination?
Remedy contamination immediately
Which technique is known as 'Surgical Asepsis'?
'Sterile technique'
What is the basis of the aseptic technique according to the text?
Reducing the number of microorganisms
What is the basic principle of asepsis related to 'clean' items?
'Cleanliness'
What is the definition of sterility according to the text?
The absence of all microorganisms
What should be done if a sterile peel pouch falls to the floor according to the basic principles of asepsis?
It should be treated as contaminated and reprocessed
What is considered clean after being properly cleaned via manual or mechanical means?
Any item properly cleaned via manual or mechanical means
Why is it important to keep dirty, clean, and sterile conditions separate according to the text?
To ensure the flow of goods is kept up
What is an example of a 'contaminated' item according to the text?
A sterile peel pouch falling to the floor
How do we identify when an item has been exposed to a sterilization process according to the text?
By using indicators and tools in CS
What should be done immediately if dirty, clean, and sterile areas or items have not been separated according to the text?
'A question should be treated as contaminated and reprocessed'
'Keep the three conditions separate' is associated with which basic principle of asepsis?
'Know what is sterile'
Test your knowledge of the basic principles of asepsis with this quiz. Learn about the two types of aseptic technique: medical asepsis and surgical asepsis, and understand their importance in infection prevention.
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