VN06 - Biosecurity

What is the prevention of sepsis by destruction or inhibiting of microorganisms using an agent that may be safely applied to living tissue called?

• Asepsis

• Antisepsis

• Sepsis

• Sterilisation

What is the complete elimination of all microorganisms, including spores, called?

• Asepsis

• Antisepsis

• Sepsis

• Sterilisation

What is the term for growing or originating from within an organism?

• Exogenous

• Endogenous

• Disinfectant

• Sterilisation

What type of cleaning session is required weekly?

(a)  

Bacteria from an existing infection in the body entering the bloodstream and reaching the surgical site would be classed as an exogenous source.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Endogenous Sources (from within the animal)

When preparing theatre on a morning, what needs to be carried out?

• Fill up the vaporiser

• Damp dust

• Open the window

• Open theatre doors

Which bacterium thrives in moist, humid environments such as mop buckets and sink drains?

• MRSA

• E. coli

• Pseudomonas

• Staphylococcus

What temperature should theatre be maintained at?

• 10–15°C

• 18–21°C

• 25–30°C

• No temperature requirement

How many air changes per hour should a theatre ideally have?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which of the following is an exogenous infection source?

• Normal skin flora

• Patient’s own gut bacteria

• Staff movement and open doors

• Existing infections in the patient