SN1:Practical Application of Asepsis

Area where the insion site is made

Surgical site & sterile drapes surrounding it on the table

Surface covered with drapes & intended to be used as a work area to hold instruments & supplies

sterile field, sterile sx field, area of scrubbed personnel and the airspace above all of these

How do sterile people pass each other?

If a pack becomes damp or wet from bleeding through it is considered what?

When a pack becomes contaminated from damp or wet bleeding through this is called..

How far from the edge of anything that encloses sterile contents have to be for it to still be considered sterile?

Non-sterile people pass a sterile area by:

What are the main factors to take into consideration for storage of sterilized items?DF,V,GF,IF,NTHE

A single wrapped muslin that is stored in a cabinet is sterile for how long?

A double wrapped muslin stored on open shelving is sterile for how long?

This wrapping has the longest sterility when placed in open shelving:

A sterile single wrapped crepe paper lasts how long in a closed cabinet?

How long does double wrapped muslin last in a closed cabinet?

Single wrapped muslin on open shelving lasts how long?

Single wrapped crepe paper lasts how long on open shelves?

Single wrap = how many layers?

Heated-sealed and plastic puches are good for how long on an open shelf?

An sterilized pack is considered contaminated if: W,T,D,P,D

In case of extreme emergency and you have dirty instruments what can you do so that the instrument can be used? CS,A,BNS,FS

How long is the cold soak min and ideally how long is it?

How long should 70% alcohol be used?

How long should Betadine/Nolvasan soln be used?

What temp should flash sterilization occur at and for how long? (this is the fastest)

What are the ideal characteristics for wrap material? SP,RD,F,M

What are the 2 types of wrap material?

What is another name for a cotton textile wrap?

What are the two types of paper wraps?

What should be done with instruments immediately after sx is completed?

When rinsing or spraying an instrument with instrument milk it should be applied for at least how long?

How long is an ultrasonic cleaner used after the instrument has been hand washed?

When washing surgical materials in a washer machine we want to wash them with this substance:

What are four different drapes?

How many gowns and hand towels should be placed in a pack?

Which people have the direct contact with the sterile field? 2

When is an open gloving technique used?

Non-sterile personnel do what? OP,OB,OSM,TI

Before actual prep begins you always verify: I,S,P,F

What are some necessary test results? B,U,F,X,E,H,F

This begins after the patient has been anesthetized, stabilized, & hooked up to IV fluids

What blade number should be used when clipping a patient?

Who begins the sterile scrub?

Why should positioning the patient be done carefully? 2 things to be maintained:

This is the most routine position and is commonly used for abdominal surgeries and cervical disk surgery

This position is also known as the frog position and is used for lumbar disk surgery,cranial and ear surgery

Hanging prep positioning is commonly used for what type of surgery?

Happens outside the patient. Ex:air, sx instruments, and supplies

Happens within the patient reaching the wound through the blood stream. Ex:dermatitis, bacteria

Who determines the degree to which principles of asepsis are followed in each case?