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Asepsis - Answer-absence of pathogenic microorganisms microorganism - Answer-Tiny microscopic entities capable of carrying on living processes - present on/ in human body and in the environment Nonpathogenic - Answer-Harmless, do not produce disease; good microorganism: if immunocompromised...

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UNITEK Test #2 Infection Control Exam
Questions with Latest Update
Asepsis - Answer-absence of pathogenic microorganisms

microorganism - Answer-Tiny microscopic entities capable of carrying on living
processes
- present on/ in human body and in the environment

Nonpathogenic - Answer-Harmless, do not produce disease; good microorganism: if
immunocompromised can be dangerous as well

Pathogenic/pathogen - Answer-Cause specific diseases
Infections
Have own life process
Can enter body through skin,air and blood

Infection prevention and control - Answer-consists of the implementation of policies and
procedures in hospitals and other health care facilities to minimize the spread of health
care-associated(nosocomial) or community-acquired infections to patients and other
staff members

Who's the chief player in the prevention of the spread of infection ? - Answer-Nurse

Medical asepsis (clean technique) - Answer-Techniques that inhibit growth and
transmission of pathogenic microorganisms ;clean technique

What are examples of medical asepsis (clean technique)? - Answer-Keeping linen off
the floor, properly discarding used gloves, mask, and gown

surgical asepsis - Answer-Techniques used to destroy all microorganisms and their
spores

What's the sterile technique? - Answer-Used in specialized areas such as O.R during
invasive procedures such as IV insertion, catheter insertion

Describe medical asepsis - Answer--reduces number of pathogens
-used in administration of medications, enemas, tube feedings, daily hygiene
Hand washing = #1

describe surgical asepsis - Answer--eliminates all pathogens
-referred to as sterile technique
-used in : dressing changes, catheterizations, surgical procedures

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