Principles of Asepsis Quiz

Precautions taken to prevent transmission of infectious agents through direct or indirect contact.

Remove a gown inside the client's room to avoid spreading pathogens when leaving.

Free from all living microorganisms, including spores.

A sterile field minimizes the risk of infection during medical procedures by maintaining a microorganism-free environment.

Precautions used when there is a risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, and excretions, regardless of infection status.

A method of applying sterile gloves without assistance.

Use sterile gloves to place them on the sterile field to prevent contamination.

A sterile field is set up close to use to minimize risk of contamination from airborne particles or contact.

Any breach in the sterile barrier compromises sterility and the item is considered contaminated.

If there is any uncertainty about an object's sterility, it should be considered non-sterile to prevent infection.

Fluid should flow from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area, using gravity to assist.

The sleeves and area two inches below the elbow on a sterile gown are considered non-sterile.

If there is any question about the sterility of an item, it must be considered non-sterile.

Sterile objects should only be touched by sterile equipment or sterile gloves to maintain their sterility.

Keeping forceps tips down prevents fluid from flowing upwards and contaminating the sterile field.

Sterile items below waist level are considered non-sterile due to potential for unseen contamination.

Sterile fields must be kept in sight to ensure that any contamination is immediately detected.

Sterile trays should be prepared as close to the time of use as possible to reduce the risk of contamination.