Exam 57: Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

A(n) __________ occurs when a nonpenetrating wound damages blood vessels.

Unwrapped items in an autoclave require more time for sterilization than wrapped items.

Sterilization __________ placed in the center of a large pack are the best indicators of proper sterilization in an autoclave.

Very low temperatures are used in __________ to destroy tissue by freezing it on contact.

Erythema or edema at the surgical site without the presence of fever does not have to be reported to the physician.

Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level.

__________ is the destruction of microbes after they leave the body.

Which statement is not true about informed consent for surgery?

Suppuration can cause problems with wound healing.

Having a rapid onset and severe symptoms.

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

Plastic-wrapped autoclave packs are considered sterile for up to 6 months.

A thick-walled, dormant form of bacteria that is very resistant to disinfection measures.

Wet steam in an autoclave can be caused by the placement of cold instruments in a hot chamber.

If correctly done, autoclaving destroys even __________, the dormant form of bacteria.

Chemical sterilization requires immersion of the items in the chemical mixture for a minimum of 24 hours.

A(n) __________ is early scar tissue formation that appears pale, contracted, and firm.

__________ can result if a bandage is applied too tightly.

Which of the following is/are true about the autoclave process?

A(n) __________ wound is infected with pathogens.