Title: Explain sterile processes.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Explanation should include

- sterile field
- asepsis
- methods for sterilization
- maintenance of equipment
- wrapping and identification, storage, and use of indicators.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do sterilization methods differ based on the type of equipment or materials to be sterilized?
- What are the quality control methods to maintain and assure sterility?
- What are the steps needed to prepare items or equipment to be sterilized?
- When is the sterile process used?
- What are some medical procedures that require sterile technique?