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lecture notes 57
surgical asepsis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a dressing is a | sterile covering that is placed directly over a wound |
| a medical assistants responsibilities during laser surgery are to; | observe surgical field, wet sponges ready, remove flammable items, assist with suctioning of the plume to maintain clear visual field, basin of sterile normal saline solution, filled irrigating syringe, watch for needs of protective supplies, equipment |
| Medical Asepsis prevents | reinfection and cross contamination |
| an acute infection | develops rapidly |
| Pyemia is | the presence of pus forming pathogens in the blood |
| an infection is caused by | the proliferation of pathogens |
| the physician must obtain | the patients informed consent |
| sterile packs should e stored no longer then | 28 days unless sterile envelopes are used |
| guidelines when unloading an autoclave; | stand behind the door when opening it to prevent a steam burns, slowly open door only a crack, and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, do not place packs on cold surfaces |
| surgical asepsis must be used | when any body tissue is entered into |
| a bandage covers a | sterile dressing it is not applied directly over the wound |
| pus formation | suppuration |
| suppuration indicates | and infection; which will interfere with the healing process |
| first-intention healing occurs | from a clean surgical incision |
| second-intention healing | must heal from bottom of the wound outwards |
| indications of infection may include | erythema or edema |
| to comply with OSHA guidelines the MA must | wear gloves when cleaning up after a surgical procedure |
| all individuals in the room during laser surgery must | wear eye protection to prevent damage to the eyes |
| chemical sterilants require | immersion for 10 hours |
| plastic sterilization envelope provide | the longest storage time |
| moisture allows | contaminants to pass through the pack |
| all instruments must be | completely open to permit steam to reach all surfaces |
| if the grasping end is inserted last | the handles of the instrument can be grasped when the envelops is peeled apart |
| medical asepsis kills | or reduces the # of pathogens |
| any procedure that involves entry into the skin | must be a sterile procedure |
| because the steam does not have to pass through wrapping material | unwrapped items are sterilized more quickly |
| condensation may occur when | instruments are cold ad placed in a hot autoclave |
| a change in the autoclave tape dye simply indicates | the package has been exposed to steam under pressure on the surface o0f the pack |
| any movement around the sterile field | may cause contamination |
| if the infection is serious enough | the patient may not survive |
| moisture allows microorganisms to | transfer through the surface of the underlying non-sterile area |
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