Questions and Answers
Items are used only in a sterile field in the ______ area.
restricted
Items are classified as critical according to Spaulding’s level of ______ of patient care items.
importance
Reusable items can be reprocessed and ______ for use with another patient.
re-sterilized
Items processed by sterilization are stored wrapped and remain so until ______ by a sterile team member.
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If opened and unused, disposable items are ______ after use.
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What are the implications of using nonsterile items in a sterile field during surgery?
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Explain the importance of wearing appropriate sterile attire for sterile team members.
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Discuss the reasons why items processed by sterilization must remain wrapped until use.
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What defines an item as disposable in the context of sterile technique?
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How does Spaulding’s classification system impact the use of items in patient care?
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Study Notes
Essential Elements of Sterile Technique
- Sterile items must only be used within a sterile field located in restricted areas.
- Only sterile team members, dressed in appropriate sterile attire, handle sterile items to prevent contamination.
- Items are employed on body sites that have been properly prepped to minimize infection risk.
- Sterile items are applicable in invasive surgeries, emphasizing their critical nature in patient care.
- Items can be utilized on areas of the body with nonintact skin and membranes, including access to the vascular system.
- The classification of items as critical follows the Spaulding classification system, which prioritizes the safety of patient care.
- Before sterilization, items must be thoroughly cleaned, decontaminated, and appropriately packaged to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
- Sterilized items are kept wrapped and maintained in that condition until they are used by a sterile team member.
- Items are designated for individual patient use only to prevent cross-contamination between patients.
- Reusable items can be reprocessed and re-sterilized, allowing for their safe use with multiple patients.
- Disposable items must be discarded after a single use to maintain sterilization standards.
- If disposable items are opened but not used, they should still be discarded to uphold sterility.
- Contaminated items must be immediately discarded and replaced to ensure patient safety during procedures.
Essential Elements of Sterile Technique
- Sterile items must only be used within a sterile field located in restricted areas.
- Only sterile team members, dressed in appropriate sterile attire, handle sterile items to prevent contamination.
- Items are employed on body sites that have been properly prepped to minimize infection risk.
- Sterile items are applicable in invasive surgeries, emphasizing their critical nature in patient care.
- Items can be utilized on areas of the body with nonintact skin and membranes, including access to the vascular system.
- The classification of items as critical follows the Spaulding classification system, which prioritizes the safety of patient care.
- Before sterilization, items must be thoroughly cleaned, decontaminated, and appropriately packaged to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
- Sterilized items are kept wrapped and maintained in that condition until they are used by a sterile team member.
- Items are designated for individual patient use only to prevent cross-contamination between patients.
- Reusable items can be reprocessed and re-sterilized, allowing for their safe use with multiple patients.
- Disposable items must be discarded after a single use to maintain sterilization standards.
- If disposable items are opened but not used, they should still be discarded to uphold sterility.
- Contaminated items must be immediately discarded and replaced to ensure patient safety during procedures.
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Description
This quiz covers the critical aspects of sterile technique in medical settings. It addresses the importance of maintaining a sterile field and the proper handling of sterile items to ensure patient safety. Familiarity with the Spaulding classification system and the preparation of sterile items is essential for healthcare professionals.
