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| Set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contaminations by the pathogens. |
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| Aseptic (Sterile) technique |
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| "To remove inactivate or destroy blood born pathogens on a surface or item to the point whew they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use or disposal" |
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| Used to destroy all forms of microbial life including high numbers (not all) of bacterial spores. |
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| Methods of sterilization include |
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-Steam under pressure
- Ethylene oxide
- Dry heat
- Chemical sterilant for 6-10 hours |
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| Disinfection has 3 levels called ____ level, intermediate level, and low level. |
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| Destorys all forms of microbial life except high numbers of spores |
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| Destroys most viruses, fungus, vegetative bacteria, and TB, but Not bacterial spores |
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| Intermediate level disinfection |
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| destroys most bacteria, some viruses, and some fungi, but not TB AND Not spores |
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Instruments and equipment used to treat a patient should be cleaned or disposed or according to institutional or agency policy and procedures.
This includes proper disposal of...
-reusable instruments
-disposable items
-needles, scalpels, other sharp tools
-linen
-dressings, bandages, materials, paper items
- toys, magazines, personal hygiene items. |
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| Sterile glove technique includes the _____ glove technique and the _____ glove technique. |
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| The closed glove technique |
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| Used to reduce the possibility of glove contamination when gloves are being applied,the exterior surface of the glove is protected from contact with sources of contamination when this technique is performed properly. |
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| Used when closed glove technique is impractical or undesirable. Has a great potential for glove contamination than closed, unless extreme caution used. |
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| Donning Sterile glove technique |
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1-Hands are clean (sterile field) @ good height for body mechanics [all other ppe is applied beforehand]
2-Open package noting R and L gloves
(Assure package stays open without touching gloves, arrange gloves so the cuffs are nearest you)
3- Put 1st glove on dominant hand using the folded cuff
(Grasp the inside of the folded cuff and allow cuff to remain folded)
4- Pick up the 2nd glove with the sterile gloved hand in the cuff of the glove
(slide fingers between the underside of the cuff and the outer side of the palm of the glove, watch your thumb, pull over the gown cuff)
5- Readjust each glove when both gloves are on
(pull first cuff over the cuff of the gown being careful not to touch the gown) |
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