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level: chapter 6

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level questions: chapter 6

QuestionAnswer
Asepsisabsence of germs, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms
surgical asepsisabsence of all microorganisms in an invasive procedure
what can increase the risk of HAI?ventricular support device, stents, defect closer devices, or large diameter catheters
what is the minimum distance a non-sterile person can be to a sterile field?12 inches
introducing sterile items to the sterile field procedure:check date, opening for breach, and chemical indicators before opening
when should the sterile field be draped to protect its sterility?when procedure is delayed or a lot of traffic is going past the sterile field
what is a semi-restricted area?equipment storage or sterilization, scrub sinks, and corridors between restricted areas
what is a restricted area?surgical attire, hair coverings, authorized people only and accompanied patients
unrestricted areas?lobbies, registration, and deliveries
sterile fieldarea surrounding the spot prepared for an invasive procedure
HVAC requirementshumidity 30-60%, temperature 68-73, ventilation 20-25 total room air changes per hour
Asepsis techniqueaseptic fields, sterile attire, hand hygiene, non-touch technique
what does HAI mean?Healthcare acquired Infection
who other than patient's and staff can go into restricted areas?prison guards and translators
what should be cleaned before the day starts?dust all horizontal surfaces, furniture, surgical lights, change operating bedding, clean stationary equipment
what should be cleaned in-between cases?linens, spills, procedure table, stretcher,and EKG lead wires
what should be cleaned at the end of the day?soiled equipment, laundry, biohazards, procedure table, furniture, lights, scrub sinks, and prep-areas
what is a nosocomial infection?an infection the patient did not have before coming to the hospital
how many HAI per year are there? and how many deaths?722,000 infections, 75,000 deaths
saying about sterile supplies?if in doubt, throw it out
what percent of hospital stays end in nosocomial infections?5%
what do avlveoli do?diffuse gasses in and out of blood in the lungs
What is the name of an infection that the patient did not have going into the hospital?nosocomial infection