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?

Used suction tips Signup and view all the answers

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

Dispose of them immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does surgical asepsis involve?

Sterilization of instruments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary example of medical asepsis?

Decontamination of equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sterility?

The absence of all microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent the spread of contamination Signup and view all the answers

What does mechanical cleaning achieve?

Removal of visible dirt Signup and view all the answers

How is sterility identified after a sterilization process?

By using indicators and tools Signup and view all the answers

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

It should be treated as contaminated and reprocessed Signup and view all the answers

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

To keep them free of dirt, dust, and moisture Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What are the two types of Aseptic Technique?

What is the basis of the aseptic technique?

Which type of asepsis involves sterilization of surgical instruments?

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

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

What does surgical asepsis involve?

What is the primary example of medical asepsis?

What is the definition of sterility?

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

What does mechanical cleaning achieve?

How is sterility identified after a sterilization process?

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

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

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