Do You Know Antisepsis In Surgery?

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Do You Know Antisepsis In Surgery? - Quiz

Antisepsis is important in surgery to reduce the risk of microbial, post-operative infection in patients. The operating room and equipments must be sterile to prevent infections.

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1.

Which of the following scientists used carboxylic acid as an antiseptic?
- A.
  
  Joseph Lister
- B.
  
  Alexander Flemming
- C.
  
  Robert Bob
- D.
  
  Jean Bean
2.

The first apparatus to be used for sterilization of surgical materials and equipments was invented in
- A.
  
  1881
- B.
  
  1892
- C.
  
  1882
- D.
  
  1867
3.

The use of gloves as a protective wear during surgery started in
- A.
  
  1896
- B.
  
  1896
- C.
  
  1897
- D.
  
  1898
4.

Which of these is not an aseptic measure?
- A.
  
  Wearing surgical gown
- B.
  
  Using surgical barriers
- C.
  
  Using safe operating technique
- D.
  
  Spraying operating room with antiseptics
5.

Which of these is not a factor affecting the effectiveness of surgical hand antisepsis?
- A.
  
  The cleansing method
- B.
  
  The duration of cleansing
- C.
  
  The sterility of the operating room
- D.
  
  Choice of antiseptic solution
6.

Concerning antiseptics, which of these is odd?
- A.
  
  Antimicrobial soaps
- B.
  
  Aqueous scrubs
- C.
  
  Alcohol rubs
- D.
  
  Antiseptic towel
7.

Prior to surgery, the following should be done except
- A.
  
  Removal of finger rings
- B.
  
  Removal of nail polish
- C.
  
  Removal of artificial nail
- D.
  
  Removal of gloves
8.

All of the following are risk factors in surgery except
- A.
  
  Colonization with preexisting microbes
- B.
  
  Improper glucose control
- C.
  
  Inadequate wound dressing protocol
- D.
  
  Incidence of resistant microbes
9.

Which of the following is a prevention strategy in combating infection during surgery?
- A.
  
  Administration of Vancomycin 2 hours prior to surgery.
- B.
  
  Selection of agents based on surgical procedure
- C.
  
  Use of razor in removing hair
- D.
  
  Closing of doors to the operating room
10.

Which of the following has greater antimicrobial activity?
- A.
  
  Aloe
- B.
  
  Alcohol Chlorhexidiene
- C.
  
  Sulphur solution
- D.
  
  Chlorinated water