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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of dressing a wound?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of dressing a wound?
- To prevent hemorrhage
- To protect the wound from microbial contamination (correct)
- To provide or maintain moist wound healing
- To provide thermal insulation
What should always be checked in a package containing a sterile object to ensure surgical asepsis?
What should always be checked in a package containing a sterile object to ensure surgical asepsis?
- Intactness, dryness, and expiration date (correct)
- Presence of chemical indicators
- Color and appearance
- Size and location of dehiscence
Which action renders a package unsterile in surgical asepsis?
Which action renders a package unsterile in surgical asepsis?
- Appropriate sterilization
- Being dry but expired
- Being punctured (correct)
- Presence of chemical indicators
According to the principles of surgical asepsis, when do sterile objects become unsterile?
According to the principles of surgical asepsis, when do sterile objects become unsterile?
What is the purpose of checking the chemical indicators of sterilization in surgical asepsis?
What is the purpose of checking the chemical indicators of sterilization in surgical asepsis?
According to the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis, which action would cause sterile objects to become unsterile?
According to the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis, which action would cause sterile objects to become unsterile?
What is the implication of the statement 'Sterile objects that are out of sight or below the waist or table level are considered unsterile'?
What is the implication of the statement 'Sterile objects that are out of sight or below the waist or table level are considered unsterile'?
In the context of surgical asepsis, what is the significance of keeping doors closed and minimizing traffic in sterile procedure areas?
In the context of surgical asepsis, what is the significance of keeping doors closed and minimizing traffic in sterile procedure areas?
Why is it important to refrain from sneezing or coughing over a sterile field in surgical settings?
Why is it important to refrain from sneezing or coughing over a sterile field in surgical settings?
What is the reason for holding wet forceps with the tips below the handles as per the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis?
What is the reason for holding wet forceps with the tips below the handles as per the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis?
