Chapter 42 -sanitation and aseptic techniques

Sanitation is?

Process of keeping an area clean and neat

Cleaning is?

Process of physically removing blood all visible signs of dirt, organic matter, sick as fececs blood and hair

Disinfecting is?

Process of destroying most microorganisms on non living things by physical or chemical means

Sterilizing is ?

The process of destroying all microorganisms and viruses on an object using chemicals extreme heat or. Cold under pressure

Physical cleaning is?

Most common method of sanitation use of chemical with cleaning object (Mop)

Sterilization is?

Process of killing all living organisms on a surface

Cold sterilization is?

Process of soaking items in a disinfectant chemical until its clean

Cold tray is?

Holds a chemical that acts as a sterilizing agent (scissors and tubes)

Autoclave is?

Piece of equipment in the form of a sealed chamber where heat and steam under pressure kill living organisms

Radiation is?

using ultra violet or gamma rays that radiate and kill living organisms

‘Ultrasound is?

Passing high frequency sound waves through a solution to create a vibration that scrubs an object to remove debris

Dry heat is?.

Use of flame by exposing an item to extreme heat or incineration

incineration is?

Items being burned to ashes (usually with biological hazards medical waste or animal carcasses

Filtration is?

Removing particles from the air using a physical barrier and is common in lab areas or research facilities

Antiseptics are?

Solutions that destroy micro organisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue and are effective disinfecting agents

Asepsis is?

Practice of keeping a sterile environment disease and contaminant free

Sterile techniques are?

Include washing the hands frequently wearing gloves when handling animals or other contaminants

Nosocomial infection is?

When humans cause the spread of disease and contamination of an animal

Isolation ward

Each ward that has its own supplies to group different patients