Chapter 35 Exam Questions With Correct Answers.

Chapter 35 Exam Questions With Correct Answers. Instruments that must be stored in a sterile state for later use should be - answerwrapped and sealed before autoclaving which statements are true of sterilization? - answeran item is either considered sterile or unsterile all instruments and supplies that penetrate a patient's skin must be sterilized noncritical in terms of infection control - answercome in contact with intact skin and require low-level disinfection, reflex hammers and blood pressure cuffs semi-critical in terms of infection control - answercome in contact with mucus membranes and non-intact skin and require a high-level of disinfection, endoscopes critical in terms of infection control - answerenter sterile tissue, body cavities, and veins and arteries and must be sterilized prior to use, surgical instruments order to remove PPE - answer1 gloves 2 mask 3 gown superficial incisional - answerinvolves only the skin and subcutaneous tissue deep incisional - answerinvolves tissues such as fascia and muscle organ/space - answerexcludes skin, fascia, and muscles and includes body organs and cavities most SSIs are - answerendogenous SSI - answersurgical site infection endogenous - answeroriginating from within the organism, not the environment EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 29, 2024 12:59 PM which of the following items need to be sterilized? - answervaginal specula, surgical instruments, curettes, and suture removal instruments NOT reflex hammers, tongue depressors or BP cuffs certain diseases are required by the CDC to be reported to the state or county - answerdepartment of health which of the following apply to cleaning the autoclave and work area? - answerthe unit should be cleaned after each use the unit should be check for cracking or wear in gaskets, drain valves, and tubing service representative should perform periodic maintenance NOT only service representatives are responsible for maintenance or the work area sound the unit should be divided into four clearly marked areas most common microorganism associated with SSIs - answerstaphylococcus aureus four leading factors that cause incomplete sterilization - answerinadequate steam levels, overcrowding of packs, incorrect timing, and insufficient temperature which of the following has become resistant to common antibiotics making it difficult to treat - answermethicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus which of the following is based on maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms and ensure there are as few microorganisms in the medical environment as possible? - answermedical asepsis, clean technique NOT sterile technique or surgical asepsis sterilization indicators - answerinclude special packages, tags, inserts, tapes tubes, and strips designated areas that change color when correct temperature, pressure, and time have been reached does not guarantee sterility of autoclave contents affix to packages or insert within the load biological inidicators - answerquality control that confirms sterilization has occurred contain bacterial spores includes disks, strips, and ampules one is placed in the load and another is placed outside of the autoclave which are symptoms of superficial incisional infections? - answerpurulent drainage from the surgical wound