Infection Control 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
Any practice that helps reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
Medical asepsis
The complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object
Surgical asepsis
What is surgical asepsis used for?
-procedures and equipment utilized when areas of the body have no normal flora
-when integrity of skin is accessed by breaking
What human body systems are considered sterile?
-genito-urinary
-circulatory
-nervous
-respiratory below vocal cords
-CSF, urine and blood are considered sterile unless pathology is present
Unrestricted zone (street clothes may be worn)
Zone 1
Semi restricted zone where you will need to don OR specific scrubs, surgical cap and shoe coverings or booties
Zone 2
Restricted zone where you will need to don OR specific scrubs, surgical cap, surgical *mask and shoe coverings
Zone 3
What kind of shoes are needed for surgical departments?
Closed toe, closed heel
Not cloth
T/F
A shower must be taken shortly before beginning a work day in the OR
True
What type of masks must be worn in the OR?
Single, high filtration masks
T/F
All who are not scrubbed in must wear a scrub jacket to cover bare arms to prevent shed of microorganisms
True
What are the 3 levels of infection control for equipment?
Sanitation
Disinfection
Sterilization
T/F
You should always face the sterile field because you back is considered dirty
True
Where is considered the sterile area?
Tabletop (waist) and above
If a sterile package is left unattended, what should be done?
Deemed unsterile, do not use
T/F
Skin can not be sterilized
True
What are the essential qualities in maintaining surgical asepsis?
Conscientiousness, alertness, honesty
The sterile area between the patient and sterile equipment. Where the scrubbed surgeon, nurse and or MRIT stand
Sterile corridor
How should needles be disposed of?
Put in sharps container needle down
*never recap a needle
What is the basic instructions for skin prep?
With antiseptic soap and sterile water scrub in Center area with sponge, moving outward in circular motion
Repeat process
Repeat process with antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine)
*do not go back over area
Follows skin prep to provide a barrier to infection and also create a sterile field where instruments may be placed
Draping
What part of the drape is placed closest to the site?
Fold of drape
Edges away
