Using Sterile Techniques
*Blank* means "free from all organisms", including spores and viruses
when should you wash your hands when handling any specimen?
what is... Before and After
True or False?
Treat everyone like they have a Infectious Disease?
What is... TRUE
A piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies.
What is ...... an Autoclave
*Blank* are frequently used for aseptic control
What is... Chemicals
*Blank* means that organisms and pathogens are present
What is.... Contaminated
*Blank* are a perfect medium for the spread of Pathogens
What is.... The Hands
*Blank* are rules developed by the CDC to prevent the spread of infection
What is.... Standard Precautions
the temperature is usually a minimum of..?
What is... 320F-350F
True or false?
Solutions should only be changed when they are empty?
What is.... False
Solutions should be changed frequently
True or False?
if there are tiny stains or tiny drops, its okay to still use it because its small
What is..... False
if there are ANY signs of contamination, you should NOT use it.
*Blank is used as a cleansing agent because it aids in the removal of germs through its sudsy action and Alkali content
what is......SOAP
In 1991 the *Blank* established Bloodborne Pathogen Standards that must be followed by all health care facilities.
What is.... Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
*Blank* permit rapid infiltration of organisms, so its important that all items are thoroughly dry before being removed from the autoclave
What is.... Wet Surfaces
True or False?
some chemical solutions used as disinfectants are.....
10-percent Isopropyl alcohol
2-percent phenolic germicide,
90-percent Bleach
What is..... False
90-percent Isopropyl Alcohol
2-percent Phenolic Germicide
10-percent Bleach
once a *Blank* has been set up never reach across the top of it.
What is...... Sterile Field
*Blank* published the results of handwashing research and new recommendations for hand hygiene in 2002?
What is... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Wear *Blank* when the nature of the anticipated patient interaction indicates that contact with blood or body fluids may occur
What is.... Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
True or False?
Items usually remain sterile for 30 days after autoclaving.
*Blank* is the only way to be sure that all parts of the article will be disinfected
What is..... Chemical Disinfectant must completely cover the article
True or False?
the 3-inch border around the sterile field is considered contaminated?
What is.... false
the 2-inch border around the sterile field
Most Manufacturers recommend that the hands be washed with soap and water after *Blank* cleanings with the alcohol-based products
To prevent the spread of pathogens and disease...?
True or False?
all items in the autoclave are sterilized at the same time regardless of its size
What is.... False
The length of time required to sterilize different items varies
What should healthcare workers do before removing items from solutions
What is..... Healthcare Workers must wash their hands