Asepsis and Precautions

Handwashing is an example of

• surgical asepsis
• medical asepsis
• safety 
• sterility

All are ways to break the chain of infection except?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• disinfection
• reusing gloves

What is a pathogen

• a doctor who specializes in curing diseases
• microbe that are beneficial when present
• a special machine that is used to grow microbes
• a small living organism that can cause disease

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

Hand washing is an example of a(n)_______ technique.

• sterile
• aseptic
• antiseptic
• clean

_____  is the absence of disease producing pathogens or microorganisms.

• Antisepsis
• Asepsis
• Clean
• Disinfection

Which is not part of standard precautions?

• wear gloves whenever touching a patient
• place disposable razors in a sharps container
• treat everyone as if they may be infected
• clean up spills immediately

The process that eliminates most but not necessarily all microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called:

• fumigation
• disinfection
• extermination
• sterlization

Solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue

• Disinfecting
• Sterilizing
• Antiseptics
• Cleaning

Handwashing should be done frequently.  It should be done:

• When you arrive to a healthcare facility and before you leave a healthcare facility.
• After you cough, sneeze, or use a tissue.
• After personal use of the restroom.
• All of the above.