Exam2

What is the definition of Medical Asepsis?

Any method of reducing the number and spread of microorganisms.

What is the definition of Surgical Asepsis?

Complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of any object.

What are the three zones in a surgical environment?

1. Zone 1: Unrestricted, 2. Zone 2: Semi-restricted, 3. Zone 3: Restricted.

What attire is necessary in Zone 2 (Semi-restricted) of the surgical environment?

Persons must be dressed in scrub attire with hair and shoe covers.

What should a sterile person do with their hands during surgery?

Keep their hands in sight and at waist level or above.

What is the primary role of the scrub nurse or technician in the surgical team?

Sets up the sterile field for operation and assists the surgeon(s) by presenting sterile instruments.

What is the proper sequence for opening a sterile package?

Place sealed end toward yourself, open first corner away, unfold second and third corners, unfold last corner towards you.

Name a common cause of contamination in a surgical environment.

Contaminated instruments or wet or damp sterile fields.

What does the Spaulding Classification System categorize?

It categorizes disinfectants based on their ability and classifies items based on the risk of infection.

What are the identifiers located on sterile packages?

Identifiers are located on the inside and outside of packages to ensure safe usage.

What are the steps in performing a surgical scrub?

Wet hands and forearms, scrub all surfaces using a brush, rinse, and dry with a sterile towel.

What should be done with any item that becomes contaminated during surgery?

The contamination must be remedied immediately.

Which areas of a sterile gown are considered sterile?

The front of the gown from table level to several inches below the neck opening and the sleeves except for the axillary area and cuffs.

How should a sterile person handle items that fall below tabletop level?

They are considered non-sterile and should not be touched.

What is the protocol regarding the use of masks in a surgical environment?

Masks protect both the patient from personnel droplets and health care workers from pathogens.

List the components required for proper surgical attire.

Sterile gown, gloves, surgical mask, hair cover, and shoe covers.

What should be done if a sterile field is left unattended?

It may become contaminated and presumed to be not sterile.

What is required for skin preparation before surgery?

Surgical scrub using antiseptics and ensuring the area is circularly cleaned from inside to outside.

What is the role of the circulating nurse in the surgical team?

Oversees the safety of the patient and maintains the surgical environment.

What should be done with gloves before performing a surgical procedure?

Ensure they are sterile and handle only the inside when putting them on.

Why is meticulous personal hygiene important in the surgical environment?

To minimize the risk of infection and contamination.

What limitations exist for non-sterile personnel in the operating room?

They must not reach across or lean over a sterile field.

How are surgical instruments disinfected before a procedure?

They're cleaned with disinfectant solutions to ensure they are sterile.

What should be done if a radiographic procedure is needed during surgery?

Hand the image receptor to a scrub nurse in a sterile bag to maintain sterility.

What is the importance of hand hygiene in the surgical environment?

To prevent the transmission of infections and bacteria during surgical procedures.

What is the primary role of the scrub nurse in the surgical team?

To set up the sterile field for operation and assist the surgeon(s) by handling sterile instruments.