Nursing Skills

Question 1

What is asepsis?

Answer 1

The absence of bacteria, viruses, or other potentially pathogenic micro-organisms

Question 2

What is aseptic technique?

Answer 2

A precisely controlled method that aims to prevent contamination by microorganisms when carrying out any invasive procedure when the body’s natural defences have been bypassed.

Question 3

When should aseptic techniques be used?

Answer 3

Procedures that breach the body’s natural defences. For example: inserting a catheter, dressing a wound.

Question 4

What are 5 key principles of standard precautions?

Answer 4

Hand hygiene
Use of PPE
Safe use and disposal of sharps
Principles of asepsis (management of invasive devices, administration of medication)
Hospital environment hygiene (safe disposal of waste, safe handling of contaminated linen etc)

Question 5

What does HCAIs stand for?

Answer 5

Healthcare Associated Infections

Question 6

What is the discharge from a wound containing protein and blood called?

Answer 6

Exudate

Question 7

A wound should be exposed for as short a time as possible to…

Answer 7

Prevent wound cooling and minimise exposure to airborne organisms

Question 8

What does the ABCDE mean for assessment?

Answer 8

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure

Question 9

What does the acronym ACVPU stand for?

Answer 9

Alert
Confusion
Voice
Pain
Unresponsive

Question 10

What does SBAR stand for and when do you use it?

Answer 10

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

SBAR should be used when communicating with other healthcare professionals about a patient - e.g handover