Chapter 9 review

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contamination of a large area of tissue by a highly infective source
methods or practices in health care that reduce or prevent the spread of infection 7/9
microorganisms are normally present in specific tissues 8/5
an area that includes the draped patient, all sterile tables, and sterile items near patient 7/5
a specific technique used to remove soil, debris, and dead cells from the hands 4/7
the type of barrier formed by the residual action of a disinfectant or antiseptic
type of barrier that separates a sterile surface from a nonsterile surface
systematic application of antiseptic foam or gel on hands and arms before gowning and gloving 4/12
chemical agents approved for use on the skin that inhibit the growth of microorganisms
item or medical device that has been exposed to a process that destroys all microbes, and spores 7/4
a state in which an inanimate or animate surface harbors absolutely no viable microorganisms
the absence of pathogenic microorganisms on an animate surface or on body tissue
refers to the surgical hand scrub performed before surgery