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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does surgical asepsis involve?

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

    What is the primary example of medical asepsis?

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

    What is the definition of sterility?

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

    What does mechanical cleaning achieve?

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

    How is sterility identified after a sterilization process?

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

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