Quiz #2

Question 1

what is the single most important technique?

Answer 1

gloving

Question 2

anti-septics are drugs or compounds known as _____ which ____ bacteria?

Answer 2

bacteriostatic,

inhibits

Question 3

which of the following are necessary to provide a 1st line of defense against invasion of secondary infections in minor surgery practice?

Answer 3

• -patient sterilization
• -physician maintenance of sterile field
• -physician maintenance of sterilized equipment

Question 4

which sterilization technique had the disadvantage of not killing spores?

Answer 4

dry sterilization

Question 5

Which sterilization technique is considered the most effective method?

Answer 5

gas autoclaving

Question 6

the mayo stand may be used to maintain a sterile field by providing all the following:

Answer 6

• -location to place instruments
• -location that includes immediate air space above stand
• -location a sterile glove may contact

Question 7

Which sterilization technique has the disadvantage of dulling sharp instruments?

Answer 7

–steam autoclaving

Question 8

steam autoclaving

Answer 8

13 minutes at 120 degrees C with pressure of 14.5 psi

Question 9

Gas Autoclaving

Answer 9

Uses Ethylene Oxide

Question 10

Dry Sterilization

Answer 10

Heated for 1 hour at 170 degrees C

Question 11

Cold sterilization

Answer 11

Uses iodine

Question 12

Which sterilization technique is considered the least effective method?

Answer 12

–cold sterilization