Surg Tech Week 1

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Antiseptics

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Chemical agents approved for use on the skin that inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms

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Asepsis

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The absence of pathogenic microorganisms on an animate surface or on body tissue

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Aseptic technique

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Methods or practices in healthcare that reduce infection

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Chemical barrier

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The barrier formed by the action of an antiseptic reduces microorganisms prevents recolonization

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Contamination

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The consequence of physical contact between a sterile surface and a nonsterile surface in surgery resulting in the potential or actual transfer of microbes from one surface to another

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Containment and confinement

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sterile and non-sterile surfaces are separated by physical barriers or distance (space)

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Double gloving

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Wearing two pairs of gloves, one over the other, to reduce the risk of contamination as a result of glove failure or puncture

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Gross contamination

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Contamination of a large area of tissue by a highly infective source

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Hand washing

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A specific technique used to remove soil, debris, and dead cells from the hands. Hand washing with an antiseptic also reduces the number of microorganisms on the skin

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Nonsterile personnel

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In surgery, team members who remain outside the boundary of the sterile field and do not come in direct contact with sterile equipment, sterile areas, or the surgical wound.

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Physical barrier

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In surgery, a barrier that separates a sterile surface from a non-sterile surface.

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Resident flora

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Microorganisms are normally present in specific tissues. Resident flora are necessary to the regular function of these tissues or structures. Also called normal flora

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Scrub

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The scrubbed surgical technologist or nurse assisting in surgery. Also refers to the surgical hand scrub performed before surgery

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Scrubbed personnel

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In surgeries, members of the surgical team who work within the sterile field. Also called sterile personnel

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Sharps

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Any objects that can penetrate the skin and have the potential to cause injury and infection, including but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of dental wires

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Sterile field

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An area that includes the draped patient, all sterile tables, and sterile equipment in the immediate area of the patient. The patient is the center of the sterile field

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Sterile item

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Any item or medical device that has been exposed to a process that destroys all microbes, including spores

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Sterility

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A state in which an inanimate or animate surface harbors absolutely no viable microorganisms

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Strike-through contamination

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An event in which fluid from a non sterile surface penetrates the protective wrapper of a sterile item, causing it to become contaminated

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Surgical conscience

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In surgery, the ethical motivation to practice excellent aseptic technique to protect the patient from infection regardless of whether others are observing

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Surgical handrub

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The systematic application of antiseptic foam or gel on the hands before gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure.

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Surgical hand scrub

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A specific technique for washing the hands before donning a surgical gown and gloves before surgery. The scrub is performed with timed or counted strokes using detergent based anti septic.

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Surgical wound

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The superficial and deep tissue layers of the surgical incision. This is the center of the surgical field

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Surgical site infection SSI

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Postoperative infection of the surgical wound. The goal of surgical skin preparation is to prevent postoperative wound infection

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Transient flora

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Microorganisms that do not normally reside in the tissue of an individual.

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Abdomino

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Abdomen

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Acro

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Extremities, top, extreme point

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Acuo

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Sharp, severe, sudden

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Adeno

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Gland

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Adipo

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Fat

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Amnio

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Amnion, (sac surrounding the embryo in the uterus)

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Angio

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Vessel

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Arterio

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Artery

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Arthro

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Joint

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Axillo

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Armpit

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Bio

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Life

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Blepharo

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Eyelid

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Broncho

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Bronchial tubes

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Carcino

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Cancer

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Cardio

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Heart

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Chemo

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Drug, chemical

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Chondro

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Cartilage

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Chrono

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Time

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Colo

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Colon (large intestine)

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Cysto

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Urinary bladder

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Encephalo

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Brain

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Erythro

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Red

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Hemo

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Blood

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Hepato

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Liver

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Hydro

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Water, fluid