NUR105 Week 1

What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?

• Medical asepsis involves techniques to reduce the number of pathogens, while surgical asepsis involves techniques to eliminate all pathogens.

• Medical asepsis is used only in surgeries, while surgical asepsis is used in general medical practice.

• Medical asepsis is the same as surgical asepsis.

• Surgical asepsis is less strict than medical asepsis.

How does each element of the chain of infection contribute to infection?

• Each element provides a step towards the spread of infection.

• Each element is unrelated to the spread of infection.

• Only one element is necessary for an infection to occur.

• Elements of the chain of infection work independently.

How many major classifications of pathogens are there?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What are the body’s normal defenses against infections?

• Antibiotics and vaccines

• Physical barriers and immune response

• Surgical procedures

• Antiseptic solutions

What is the purpose of nursing interventions used to interrupt the chain of infection?

• To facilitate the spread of infection

• To document the infection process

• To prevent and control the spread of infection

• To treat infections after they occur

What are the signs and symptoms of a localized infection?

• Fever and malaise

• Redness and swelling at a specific site

• Increased white blood cell count

• Nausea and vomiting

What does the inflammatory response involve?

• Decreased blood flow to the affected area

• A series of events that lead to healing and repair

• Suppression of the immune system

• Activation of pain receptors only

What are standard precautions?

• Measures taken only during surgery

• Guidelines followed when treating all patients to prevent infection

• Protocols used only in the case of known infections

• Recommendations for patients to follow at home

What is the proper procedure for maintaining hand hygiene according to the learning objectives?

• Identify principles of surgical asepsis.

• Discuss infection prevention and control measures in the home.

• Demonstrate the proper procedure for hand hygiene.

• Describe the accepted techniques of preparation for disinfection and sterilization.

What are microorganisms?

• Large organisms visible to the naked eye

• Tiny microscopic entities capable of carrying on living processes

• Chemical substances used in laboratories

• Computer-generated models for scientific research