asepsis Flashcards
1
Q
what parts of the body are potential contaminants?
A
nose
mouth
hair
arms
2
Q
why do we want to achieve surgical asepsis of the surgical site on the patient?
A
skin of patient contains many micro organisms.
more hair means greater chance of contamination.
3
Q
how to reduce contamination
A
surgical site clipped and aseptically prepared.
rest of body covered in surgical drapes.
