Asepsis and Sterile Technique

Question 1

Indigenous microflora

Answer 1

Microbes that live on the skin and in the human body

Question 2

Opportunistic Pathogens

Answer 2

Indigenous flora that’s harmless but given the opportunity that become harmful

Question 3

Both organisms benefit from and depend on one another to a certain extent

Answer 3

Mutualism

Question 4

Type of mutualism where two organisms work together to achieve a goal neither could achieve on their own

Answer 4

Synergism

Question 5

One organism benefits while the other neither benefits or harms

Answer 5

Commensalism

Question 6

One organism benefits and the host is harmed

Answer 6

Parasitism

Question 7

Microorganisms that cause infection

Answer 7

Pathogens

Question 8

Nosocomial Infections

Answer 8

Infections acquired in the hospital

Question 9

What are prokaryotes

Answer 9

Bacteria (Non-membraneous)

Question 10

Non-living organisms that are completely reliant on their host

Answer 10

Viruses

Question 11

Made of protons that attack the brain

Answer 11

Prions

Question 12

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)

Answer 12

Prion disease that attacks the brain

Question 13

Resident Flora

Answer 13

Microbes that reside under the skin or within the body

Question 14

Substance used on living tissue to inhibit the growth and reproduction of microbes

Answer 14

Antiseptic

Question 15

Bacteriocidal

Answer 15

Substance that kills/destroys bacteria

Question 16

Bacteriostatic

Answer 16

Inhibits the growth of bacteria

Question 17

Bioburden

Answer 17

The number of microbes or amount of organic debris on an object

Question 18

Decontamination

Answer 18

To reduce to an irreducible amount of pathogenic material

Question 19

Disinfectant

Answer 19

Chemical agent that kills most microbes (inanimate Objects) Doesn’t kill spores

Question 20

Fomite

Answer 20

Inanimate object that harbors microorganisms

Question 21

Fungicide

Answer 21

Destroys fungi

Question 22

Nosocomial

Answer 22

Infection inquired within an healthcare facility

Question 23

Pathogen

Answer 23

Any microbe capable of causing disease

Question 24

Sepsis

Answer 24

Infection, accompanied by fever, caused by pathogen

Question 25

Spore

Answer 25

A resistant form of certain types of bacteria that are able to survive in adverse conditions

Question 26

Sterile

Answer 26

Rendered free of all microorganisms, including spores

Question 27

Sterilization

Answer 27

Destruction of all microorganisms, including spores on inanimate objects and surfaces

Question 28

Strike-through contamination

Answer 28

Contamination of a sterile field that occurs through the passage of fluid through or a puncture in a microbial barrier

Question 29

Surgically Clean

Answer 29

Mechanically clean and chemically disinfected but not sterile

Question 30

Transient Flora

Answer 30

Microbes that reside on the skin surface and are easily removed

Question 31

Vector

Answer 31

Living carrier that transmits disease

Question 32

Virucide

Answer 32

Agent that destroys viruses

Question 33

Used on tissue

Answer 33

Antiseptic

Question 34

Used on inanimate objects

Answer 34

Decontaminate, Disinfectant

Question 35

Where on the inside of a paper wrap is it unsterile

Answer 35

The 1 inch boarder around the edge

Question 36

What distance should a non sterile individual keep with a sterile field

Answer 36

12inches

Question 37

Critical items (for sterilization)

Answer 37

Must be sterile prior to use on tissue or within the body

Question 38

Semi critical items (for sterilization)

Answer 38

Items that come in contact with microorganisms but no body cavities (Cystoscopes, Colonscopes, Laryngoscopes) Mucous membranes are resistant to spores so items only need to be disinfected

Question 39

Noncritical items

Answer 39

Come in contact with the skin but don't puncture the skin or come in contact with any mucous membrane (Blood pressure cuffs, OR furniture, OR Table)

Question 40

When is terminal cleaning done

Answer 40

At the end of each day

Question 41

How often are cabinets and supply rooms cleaned

Answer 41

Once a week

Question 42

Minimum air exchange rate

Answer 42

10 times per hour

Question 43

OR temp

Answer 43

Btw 64-70 degrees

Question 44

Humidity

Answer 44

35%-72%

Question 45

What type of air pressure is maintained

Answer 45

Negative

Question 46

What temp is a gravity displacement sterilizer placed at

Answer 46

250-270 degrees (15-17 psi)

Question 47

Removes particles that mechanical and sterilizer couldn't reach

Answer 47

Ultrasonic cleaner

Question 48

Flash Sterilizer time

Answer 48

3-4minutes (270degrees)

Question 49

biological indicator for steam sterilizer

Answer 49

Bacillus stearothermopphilus