A serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body’s response to their presence, potentially leading to the malfunctioning of various organs, shock, and death.

Which of the following can only be observed by the patient such as pain?

To remove or undress; especially used when referring to sterile (scrub) attire.

A technique of gloving in which the bare hands do not come in contact with the outside of the glove. The sterile glove is protected from the nonsterile hand by the cuff of a surgical gown.

Which of the following is an anticholinergic used to suppress smooth muscle contractions in the stomach, intestines and /or eye(s)?

Infection only occurs in a weakened individual. The host may be debilitated by another disease or their immune system may be compromised.

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate method of performing a surgical scrub?

Microorganisms are normally present in specific tissues.  These are necessary to the regular function of these tissues or structures. They normally colonize the specific tissues without harm to the host.

In surgery, team members who remain outside the boundary of the sterile field and do not come in direct contact with sterile equipment, sterile areas, or the surgical wound. (The circulator, anesthesia care provider, and xray technician are examples of people in this role).

A process that results in the destruction of microorganisms on an inanimate (nonliving) object or surface.