CITI - Aseptic Surgery

Sanitization means:

A process that uses cleaning solutions, hot water, or chemical disinfectants to minimize microbial contamination.

Which statement is true about the surgical facility?

Areas designated for aseptic surgery should include separate areas needed for pre-operative preparation and post-operative intensive care.

Areas dedicated to aseptic surgery must have equipment that is easy to clean. What is another necessary characteristic of equipment available in the surgical facility?

Equipment must be portable

Which of the following actions may facilitate the process of preparing an animal for surgery?

Inducing anesthesia

Aseptic technique:

Requires a clear understanding of the sources of contamination.

Which statement is not consistent with good aseptic technique?

Requires that instruments and materials used be sterilized using only ethylene oxide.

Which of the following is a true statement about sterilization techniques?

Steam sterilization destroys all viruses and bacteria.

The use of aseptic surgical technique requires preparation of the animal and surgeon. Which statement is correct?

To conduct aseptic surgery on cats, dogs, and nonhuman primates, it is necessary for the surgeon to use a gown and sterile gloves to minimize the possibility of contamination.