red
The complete removal of all microorganisms from an object is called ______________
sterilization
what does NG tube stand for?
nasogastric
____________ are used to remove fluid, blood, and air from the pleural cavity
chest tubes
What does NE tube stand for?
nasoenteric tubes
what is an example of medical asepsis?
what should be examined first before opening a sterile packet?
expiration date
chest tubes must remain ___________ than the patient's chest at all times
lower
NE tubes pass into the _________________
duodenum and small intestines
The goal of aseptic technique is to
reduce the # of harmful microorganisms to protect the patient
Non aseptic radiology procedures require ______ asepsis not surgical asepsis
medical
two scrubbed out techs should pass each other ______________
back to back
NG tubes are inserted into the nasopharynx into the _____________________
stomach
Most common type of catheter?
foley (balloon retention)
when wearing sterile gloves it is important to keep the sterile gloves in ______ and above the ______ level.
sight
waist
when opening a sterile tray your fingers must never touch the ________ of the tray.
inside
If the sterility of the object is in question or unknown what should be done?
Consider the object unsterile and do not use it.
_______________ asepsis is used to protect the patient from infection before, during, and after surgery
surgical
___________ asepsis is the removal or destruction of infected material
medical
If the sterile field sheet becomes wet due to splashing this is called _______________
strike through
when prepping the skin start in the middle and work in an _______________ circular motion
outward