Perioperative Nursing Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis Task 7.5
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>When touched by unsterile objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the chemical indicators of sterilization in surgical asepsis?

    <p>To confirm if the objects have been appropriately sterilized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis, which action would cause sterile objects to become unsterile?

    <p>Touching sterile objects with unsterile forceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the statement 'Sterile objects that are out of sight or below the waist or table level are considered unsterile'?

    <p>Sterile objects are prone to contamination if not within sight and above waist level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of surgical asepsis, what is the significance of keeping doors closed and minimizing traffic in sterile procedure areas?

    <p>To prevent airborne microorganisms from contaminating sterile objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to refrain from sneezing or coughing over a sterile field in surgical settings?

    <p>To maintain the sterility of the environment by avoiding droplets containing microorganisms from the respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for holding wet forceps with the tips below the handles as per the Principles & Practices of Surgical Asepsis?

    <p>To prevent contaminated fluid from flowing onto the handle and hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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