18 Questions
What type of precaution should be taken when there is a possibility of contact with infected surfaces or items?
Contact precautions
When should a gown be removed in a client's room?
Inside the client's room
What is an object considered to be when it is free of all microorganisms?
Sterile
Why is a sterile field important in healthcare settings?
To prevent infection
Which type of precaution should be followed for a client with diarrhea, a colostomy, or wound drainage not contained by a dressing?
Standard precautions
When applying sterile gloves, which method is most frequently used outside the operating room?
The open method
What should be done with large items on a sterile field?
Use sterile gloves to place them on the field
Why should a sterile field be set up close to the time of use?
To ensure sterility
What must be considered if there is any puncture, moisture, or tear through a sterile barrier?
It must be considered contaminated
According to the principles of asepsis, what should be done if there is doubt about an object's sterility?
Assume it is non-sterile
What is the direction of fluid flow when cleaning a wound?
With gravity
Where on a sterile gown is considered non-sterile according to aseptic technique?
From the sleeves to two inches below the elbow
What is the correct action to take if the sterility of an object is questionable?
Consider it non-sterile
According to aseptic principles, what should be done with sterile objects to maintain their sterility?
Only touch them with sterile equipment or gloves
Why must the tips of forceps be kept down during a sterile procedure?
To prevent fluid from contaminating the sterile field
What determines whether sterile items below waist level are considered non-sterile?
Their location below waist level
Why should sterile fields always be kept in sight throughout a procedure?
To ensure sterility is maintained
What precaution should be taken when setting up sterile trays for use?
Set them up as close to the time of use as possible
Test your knowledge on principles of asepsis, including procedures to maintain sterility and prevent contamination of sterile objects. Learn about setting up sterile fields, using sterile gloves, and avoiding exposure to airborne microorganisms.
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