https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/695/asepsis-amp-sterilisationWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/695/asepsis-amp-sterilisationTue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:33 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:fb29c58f-88c8-4411-85f9-bcea0a778bf2Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/695/asepsis-amp-sterilisation#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 8:00:33 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is meant by &quot;aseptic technique&quot;? </li> <li>What is the term used to describe the presence of pathogens or their toxic products in the blood or tissues of the patient? </li> <li>In what part of the body would septicaemia be found? </li> <li>Why might advanced periodontal disease predispose a patient to renal and cardiac problems? </li> <li>Describe the difference between asepsis and sterilisation. </li> <li>What is the difference between disinfection and sterilisation? </li> <li>When do most surgical wound infections occur and why? </li> <li>What is the difference between endogenous and exogenous micro-organisms? </li> <li>List 4 factors that influence wound infection. </li> <li>Differentiate between a clean-contaminated and a contaminated wound. </li> <li>Give an example of a clean-contaminated wound. </li> <li>What are the 2 main types of sterilisation? </li> <li>List 4 types of cold sterilisation. </li> <li>List 4 disadvantages of sterilisation by ethylene oxide. </li> <li>How does ethylene oxide work? </li> <li>A pack of instruments is put into the ethylene oxide steriliser at 7pm on Monday. At what time and day would this pack be safe to use? </li> <li>At what temperature is ethylene oxide sterilisation performed? </li> <li>What is the main advantage of ethylene oxide sterilisation? </li> <li>What material should not be sterilised by ethylene oxide and why? </li> <li>What colour are the stripes on ethylene oxide sterilisation indicator tape before and after exposure to the gas? </li> <li>What limitation is a concern when using ethylene oxide indicator tape? </li> <li>State 2 alternatives to ethylene oxide indicator tape. </li> <li>What is the main disadvantage of spore strips? </li> <li>Why are formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde no longer in common use? </li> <li>List 6 factors to be taken into consideration when using chemical solutions for sterilisation. </li> <li>How do alcohol-based sterilisation solutions work? </li> <li>Why is sterilisation by gamma irradiation not undertaken in veterinary practices? </li> <li>State the 2 main types of heat sterilisation. </li> <li>List the 3 types of sterilisation oven and briefly describe each. </li> <li>Why must dry heat sterilisation be carried out at a higher temperature than moist heat sterilisation? </li> <li>State the time and temperature recommended for the sterilisation of non-cutting instruments using a hot air oven. </li> <li>State the 3 main types of autoclave and briefly describe each. </li> <li>Which type of autoclave is also known as a porous load autoclave? </li> <li>If an autoclave were operating at 126&deg;C at a pressure of 20 psi, what sterilising time would be necessary to ensure the destruction of micro-organisms? </li> <li>List 5 factors to be taken into account when using an autoclave. </li> <li>State the 4 main methods of monitoring autoclave sterilisation efficiency and briefly describe each. </li> <li>State 2 disadvantages of Bowie Dick tape. </li> <li>Of the 3 methods listed in Q36, which is the most effective and why? </li> <li>List 6 materials/containers used for the packing of supplies for sterilisation. </li> <li>How should sterile packs be stored? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>