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13 Cards in this Set
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Surgical Conscience
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An individuals inner awareness of aspetic principles and adherence to aseptic technique in all situations; professional honesty
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Pathogen
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Microorganisms capable of producing disease
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Asepsis
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Absence of pathogens
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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AORN
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Association of peri-operative Registered Nurses. AKA Association Of Operating Room Nurses
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Sterile
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Free of all microorganisms
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Contamination
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Transmission of microorganisms from person to person or from object to person and vice-versa
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Resident Flora
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bacteria that resides below the skin surface in the sebaceous glands
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Transient Flora
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organisms present on the epidermis which have been picked up through contact with other objects; easily removed by scrubbing
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Personal Hygiene
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Handwashing, bathing once a day, keeping hair neat and nails short and unpolished, etc.
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Strike-Through
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transmission of microorganisms to a sterile field by moisture that has penetrated the sterile barrier
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Surgical Scrub
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process of reducing the number of microorganisms from the hands and arms to a safe level before participating in an operative procedure
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Professionalism
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of or engaged in a profession; engaged in some specific occupation for pay
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