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Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases and conditions that require or are amenable to operative procedures?
Surgery
What is the definition of a surgeon?
A doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating conditions that may require surgery
What does it mean for something to be sterile?
Free from living germs or microorganisms
What is the definition of asepsis?
The state of being free from pathogenic microorganisms
What is sepsis?
A severe illness caused by bacterial infection of the bloodstream
Which of the following best describes the role of a surgeon?
A doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating conditions that may require surgery
What is the definition of sepsis?
A severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by bacterial infection
What is the purpose of a disinfectant?
To destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects
What is the definition of surgery?
A branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions which require or are amenable to operative procedures
What is the definition of sterile?
Free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic
Test your knowledge of perioperative nursing terms with this quiz! From surgery to surgeons, this quiz will cover the definitions of key terms in the field of perioperative nursing. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the language of the operating room.
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