30 Questions
What are the two types of Aseptic Technique?
Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis
What does Surgical Asepsis aim to eliminate?
Presence of microorganisms
Which condition is the basis of the aseptic technique?
Cleanliness
What is the first principle of asepsis?
Knowing what is dirty
What is an example of a 'dirty' or 'contaminated' item according to aseptic principles?
Opened instrument sets
Which technique involves the sterilization of surgical instruments?
Surgical Asepsis
What is the second principle of asepsis?
Knowing what is clean
What should be done to remedy contamination according to aseptic principles?
Remedy contamination immediately
What is the definition of sterility?
The absence of all microorganisms
Why do we use indicators and tools in CS during sterilization processes?
To identify when an item has been exposed to a sterilization process
What should be done if dirty, clean, and sterile areas or items have not been separated?
The situation must be corrected immediately
Which action supports the flow of goods from dirty to clean?
Storing sterile and clean items in dedicated spaces
What does mechanical cleaning not achieve?
Deems an item sterile
Why is sterility impossible to see with our human eye?
Because it is invisible to the human eye
What should be done when something is questioned in terms of cleanliness?
Treat it as contaminated and reprocess it
Why should sterile and clean items be stored in dedicated spaces?
To keep them away from dirty items
What are the two types of Aseptic Technique mentioned in the text?
Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis
What is the purpose of Surgical Asepsis?
To eliminate the presence of microorganisms
What is the basis of the aseptic technique?
Cleanliness
What is the first principle of Asepsis mentioned in the text?
Knowing what is dirty
What is an example of an item considered 'dirty' or 'contaminated' according to the text?
Opened instrument sets
In aseptic technique, what does 'sterile' refer to?
Items sterilized for surgical procedures
What is the definition of sterility?
The absence of all microorganisms
Why do we use indicators and tools in CS?
To identify when an item has been exposed to sterilization process
How is sterility detected since it is impossible to see with the human eye?
By using indicators and tools
What should be done when dirty, clean, and sterile areas or items have not been separated?
The situation must be corrected immediately
What does mechanical cleaning do to an item?
Considers the item clean
What is essential to keep up the flow of goods according to the text?
Separating dirty, clean, and sterile areas
What should be done if a sterile peel pouch falls to the floor?
It should be treated as contaminated and reprocessed
Why is sterilization impossible to see with our human eye?
Because it happens at a microscopic level
Test your knowledge of the basic principles of asepsis, including medical and surgical aseptic techniques, and their role in preventing infections in healthcare settings.
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