Chapter 18 Aseptic Techniques (SABURI)

when performing dressing changes it is important to remember that

1) working with a team member in beneficial 2) dressing changes must be performed after a physician orders the procedure 3) if the wound is purulent, gowns are recommended

when establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape

all drape items must be clean and dry

when gowning another person

a nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waist band

when a foley catheter system is insterted into a patient for an expected period of 4 to 6 weeks

a polyvinyl chloride catheter is used

when gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure, it is important to remember that

after gowning the front of the gown down to the wait and sleeves are considered sterile

when performing portable radiography on neonatal infants

aseptic techniques are especially important because of the infants weak immune system

when handling a patient with a folet catheter in place

avoid kinks in the tubing and keep the drainage bag lower than the bladder

how should two people in sterile attire should pass by eachother

back to back

when opening and pouring sterile solutions

confirm solution name and strength three times before pouring show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring

if the sterility of an object is unknown, what should be done

consider the object unsterile, do not use it

define purulent

consisting puss

The goal of an aseptic technique is to

protect patient from pathogenic microbes

what should be examined first when a sterile package is being used

expiration date

when opening and pouring a sterile solutions

hold the bottles with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the table

the purpose of the inflatable balloon portion at the tip of the Foley catheter is to

hold the catheter within the bladder

when creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to:

keep sterile gloves in sight and above waist level

if you suspect the radiologist has contaminated his or her glove what should you do

make the radiologist aware of the possible contamination immediately

when opening a sterile tray, your fingers ...

must never touch the inside of the tray

the role of the imaging technologist during cardiac pacemaker studies is to

operate a fluoroscopy for the physician as e or she guides the pacemaker into position

the inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with

sterile water

when using a portable c arm for a surgical hip pinning

sterility will be maintained using a shower curtain approach

when putting on a pair of sterile gloves using the self-gowning open technique:

the first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand, being careful not to touch the outside of the glove

when using a portable fluoroscopy c arm in surgery

the image receptor and c arm are draped with a snap cover for sterility

you are about to assist with a sterile procedure. in scrubbing for the procedure it is important to:

use a surgical antimicrobial solution such as alcohol or antiseptic soap

what represents a good sterile technique

when using a sterile setup ,avoid bending or reaching over it