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15 Cards in this Set
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1: Sterile...
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surfaces only contact sterile surfaces; nonsterile surfaces contact only nonsterile surfaces
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2: A sterile item...
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is considered sterile only after it has been processed using methods that are proven effective and that yeild measurable results
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3: Certain areas of the body...
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cannot be adequately decontaminated using antiseptics or antibiotics. Aspetic technique helps prevent the transmission of potentially pathogenic microorganisms
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4: Sterile drapes, ....
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gowns, gloves, and table covers are barriers between a nonsterile surface and a sterile surface
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5: The edge...
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of any sterile drape, wrapper, or covering is considered nonsterile
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6: When in...
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doubt, throw it out
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7: The draped patient...
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is the center of the sterile field
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8: Sterile gowns...
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are considered sterile only in front from the axillary line to the waist
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9: Sterile tables...
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are only considered sterile at table height
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10: Sterile personnel...
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must remain within the immediate area of the sterile field
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11: Nonsterile team members...
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may never leave or reach over a sterile surface to distribute sterile goods to the field. They do not pass between 2 sterile surfaces
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12: Movement...
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is kept to a minimum during surgery
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13: Talking...
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is kept to a minmum during surgery
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14: Moisture...
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carries bacteria from a nonsterile surface to a sterile surface
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15: The sterile field...
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is created as colse as possible to time of surgery and is monitored throughout the procedure
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