Test 3 Flashcards
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Loading an autoclave
Jars, basins, and cans on their sides. (Not flat).
Packages on their sides.
Space between all pieces.
No touching the sides, door, or top.
Items remain sterile ___ days after autoclaving
30
Chemical solutions used for disinfecting should be changed….
According to manufacturer instructions.
Anytime contamination occurs.
Any time dirt is present.
Chemical disinfection can be used on…
Dental instruments and other tools that don’t penetrate the body
An ultrasonic Unit cleans with…
Sound waves
Solutions used for cleaning an ultrasonic unit….
Use the solution stated by solution chart on ultrasonic unit.
All purpose cleaning solution can be used to clean many materials.
Solutions must be discarded when they become contaminated or cloudy.
Part of sterile field considered contaminated…
Two inch border around sterile feild
Appropriate ways to remove items from sterile wrap onto sterile field:
1.) mitten technique
2.) drop technique
3.) transfer forceps
Viruses…
Constantly mutating and are not affected by antibiotics
According to cdc, all bodily fluids can be considered…
A potential source of infection
Fomite and example:
Objects contaminated w infectious material.
Ex: contaminated doorknob
Only method for killing spores and viruses…
Autoclave
Sequence of aseptic control methods from most to least affective for killing all types of pathogens:
Sterilization
Disinfection
Antisepsis
When is it okay to use antiseptic hand rub instead of hand washing?
When hands are not visibly dirty or soiled w bodily fluids
How are ultrasonic cleaning devices different than autoclaves?
They clean but do not sterilize
For patients w epidemiological microorganism infections, __________ precautions must be followed
All Contact precautions
Superbug example
Multi drug resistant bacteria.
(Ex. MRSA)
Targets of bioterrorism:
Humans, plants, animals
Factors of chemical disinfection
-used to disinfect items that would be destroyed by the heat of an autoclave
-can rust certain instruments
-used to disinfect instruments that don’t penetrate the body
When opening a sterile package, you should pick up the package w the tab or sealed edge pointing ________
Towards you
Location of Medulla Oblangata and what it is responsible for:
Located in the lowest part of the brain stem.
Responsible for regulating heartbeat and respiration.
Cerebellum location and responsibility
Located in the section below the back of the cerebrum.
Responsible for muscle coordination, balance, posture, muscle tone.
Meninges
Three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Dura Mater- thick outer layer
Arachnoid membrane- delicate, weblike middle layer
Pia mater- innermost later that nourishes nerve tissue
Neuron
Basic structural unit of the nervous system