Principles of Asepsis in Infection Prevention
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What are the two types of Aseptic Technique?

  • Sterilization and Decontamination
  • Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis (correct)
  • Contaminated Technique and Sterile Technique
  • Dirty Technique and Clean Technique

What is the basis of the aseptic technique?

  • Hand Hygiene and decontamination
  • Surgical asepsis
  • Cleanliness (correct)
  • Sterilization of equipment

Which type of asepsis involves sterilization of surgical instruments?

  • Surgical Asepsis (correct)
  • Clean Technique
  • Medical Asepsis
  • Sterile Technique

What items are considered 'dirty' or 'contaminated' in a healthcare environment?

<p>Used suction tips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the basic principles of asepsis, what should be done with contaminated items?

<p>Dispose of them immediately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does surgical asepsis involve?

<p>Sterilization of instruments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary example of medical asepsis?

<p>Decontamination of equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sterility?

<p>The absence of all microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to separate the dirty, clean, and sterile areas or items?

<p>To prevent the spread of contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does mechanical cleaning achieve?

<p>Removal of visible dirt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is sterility identified after a sterilization process?

<p>By using indicators and tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a sterile peel pouch falls to the floor?

<p>It should be treated as contaminated and reprocessed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is storing sterile and clean items in dedicated spaces important?

<p>To keep them free of dirt, dust, and moisture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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