Aseptic technique

Question 1

What is aeseptic technique

Answer 1

a method used to carry out surgical dressing and operative treatment with sterile equipment

Question 2

What is aim of aeseptic techniques

Answer 2

to prevent the entry of micro organisms and air spores

Question 3

What is surgical dressing

Answer 3

this is the cleaning and application of sterile dressig to a clean area using aeseptic technique.

Question 4

why is surgical dressing used

Answer 4

to prevent patghogenic organisms from being transferred

Question 5

list some principles of surgical dressing

Answer 5

surgical mask must be worn
sweeping and dustig should be done at least an hour before surgical dressing
doors and windows should be closed
the amount of traffickig on the ward should be reduced
proper handwashing should be done
patient should be educated not to touch area aroud the skin.
keep equipment covered util ready for use
contaminated items should be replaced or discarded.

Question 6

list 4 reasons for applying surgical dressig

Answer 6

to prevent and relieve inflammation
to protect the wound and promote health
to prevent cross infection
to promote the general comfort of the patient

Question 7

list some post operative nsg care

Answer 7

monitor vital signs every 2 to 3 hrs
observe operative site for bleedig
look at ozzing at site
note the colour of blood
report complains of pain to the head nurse
check patients stae or orientation
ensure iv is going
check iv site for bleeding or swelling’

Question 8

What symptoms should you look for to avoid chest complications during surgery

Answer 8

signs of respiratory infection
complaits of chest pain
elevated temperature
vomitting
respiration= if above 30 report, extreme restlessness, if lips and nails are blue, bright red bleeding

Question 9

Why is dressing applied

Answer 9

to keep medication in place
to absorb bleeding

Question 10

list three types of dressing

Answer 10

sterile
guaze
adhesive

Question 11

What are specimen

Answer 11

urine, faeces, sputum

Question 12

list the 10 rights for collecting specimen

Answer 12

right; time, method, specimen ordered by the doctor, aesepsis, patient, container, lab slip, label, attitude, amount

Question 13

what tests are used for testing sugar

Answer 13

sugar-clinitest
acetone-acetest
ketone’keto urinalysis

Question 14

what is a clean catch urine?

Answer 14

a special method used to collect urine when the specimen must be free from contamination

Question 15

define midstream

Answer 15

this is urine taken between the time the patient begins to void and the time he stops

Question 16

what methods should a tag be placed to indicate that collection is being done?

Answer 16

24 hr specimen collection
straining urine
stool *

Question 17

explain clean and dirty

Answer 17

clean means uncontaminated
dirty means near the patient who has communicable disease