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Which acid is primarily used as an antiseptic for tinea infections on the skin?
Which acid is primarily used as an antiseptic for tinea infections on the skin?
What is the primary aim of medical asepsis?
What is the primary aim of medical asepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a basic procedure of medical asepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a basic procedure of medical asepsis?
Which acid is specifically used as a food preservative?
Which acid is specifically used as a food preservative?
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What does sterile technique primarily focus on?
What does sterile technique primarily focus on?
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Surgical asepsis requires compliance with specific procedures to achieve what?
Surgical asepsis requires compliance with specific procedures to achieve what?
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In which scenario is surgical asepsis primarily utilized?
In which scenario is surgical asepsis primarily utilized?
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Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to medical asepsis?
Which of the following actions does NOT contribute to medical asepsis?
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Study Notes
Acids
- Benzoic acid, salicylic acid, and undecylnic acid are used as disinfectants or antiseptics, particularly for skin tinea infections.
- Lactic acid and acetic acid are used as food preservatives.
Medical Asepsis
- Medical asepsis encompasses procedures to prevent the spread of infectious organisms to patients and their environments.
- It prioritises maintaining cleanliness to stop the spread of pathogenic microbes, creating a microbe-free environment.
Basic Procedures of Medical Asepsis
- Proper handwashing is essential for patient care.
- Disinfect materials as needed.
- Maintain a clean patient care environment.
- Appropriate linen handling and storage are critical.
Sterile Technique
- Sterile technique is handling sterile materials to avoid contamination with living microorganisms (germs).
- This prevents contamination.
Principles of Surgical Asepsis
- Surgical asepsis, or sterile technique, demands strict adherence to procedures to eliminate all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
- It is used in operating rooms, delivery rooms, during surgical procedures, catheterization, and dressing changes.
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Description
This quiz covers fundamental concepts of medical asepsis and sterile technique, including the use of disinfectants, the importance of maintaining a clean environment, and proper handwashing procedures. Test your knowledge on the principles that help prevent the spread of infections in medical settings.
