MEAS 238 239 TEST ONE CHAPTER
35 KEY TERMS CORRECT 100%
ADD ON SAFETY FEATURE - ANSWERfeatures on injection , phlebotomy , and
winged steel needles that provide protection from needle stick injury . They consist of
a hinged or sliding sheath attached to the needle that can be activated with one hand
, keeping users hands behind the needle.
AUTOCLAVE - ANSWERa device that uses pressured steam to sterilize instrument
and equipment.
BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR - ANSWERan indicator consisting of bacterial spores that
is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization has
occurred .
CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION (CAUTI) - ANSWERUTI
that may be caused by long term used in urinary catheters , the longer the catheter is
in place , the great risk of infection.
CENTRAL LINE - ANSWERcatheter placed in a large vein , usually in neck , chest or
groin that is used to give fluids or medications.
CENTRAL LINE ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION ( CLABSI) -
ANSWERbloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms
into the bloodstream through a central line.
INVASIVE PROCEDURES - ANSWERany procedure that requires entry into a body
cavity or cutting into the skin or mucous membranes.
STERILIZATION INDICATOR - ANSWERa tag , insert , tape , tube or strip that
confirms that the items , in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of
steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time.
SURGICAL ASEPSIS - ANSWERthe elimination of all microorganisms from objects
or working areas , aka sterile technique.
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI) - ANSWERan infection that occurs after a
surgical procedure at the site of surgery.
MEDICAL ASEPSIS - ANSWERmeasure taken to reduce the number of
microorganisms , such as hand-washing and wearing exam gloves that do not
necessarily eliminate microorganisms , aka clean technique.
35 KEY TERMS CORRECT 100%
ADD ON SAFETY FEATURE - ANSWERfeatures on injection , phlebotomy , and
winged steel needles that provide protection from needle stick injury . They consist of
a hinged or sliding sheath attached to the needle that can be activated with one hand
, keeping users hands behind the needle.
AUTOCLAVE - ANSWERa device that uses pressured steam to sterilize instrument
and equipment.
BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR - ANSWERan indicator consisting of bacterial spores that
is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization has
occurred .
CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION (CAUTI) - ANSWERUTI
that may be caused by long term used in urinary catheters , the longer the catheter is
in place , the great risk of infection.
CENTRAL LINE - ANSWERcatheter placed in a large vein , usually in neck , chest or
groin that is used to give fluids or medications.
CENTRAL LINE ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION ( CLABSI) -
ANSWERbloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms
into the bloodstream through a central line.
INVASIVE PROCEDURES - ANSWERany procedure that requires entry into a body
cavity or cutting into the skin or mucous membranes.
STERILIZATION INDICATOR - ANSWERa tag , insert , tape , tube or strip that
confirms that the items , in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of
steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time.
SURGICAL ASEPSIS - ANSWERthe elimination of all microorganisms from objects
or working areas , aka sterile technique.
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI) - ANSWERan infection that occurs after a
surgical procedure at the site of surgery.
MEDICAL ASEPSIS - ANSWERmeasure taken to reduce the number of
microorganisms , such as hand-washing and wearing exam gloves that do not
necessarily eliminate microorganisms , aka clean technique.
