Lesson 1. Introduction to the Operating Room

1-01. GENERAL

1-02. DEFINITIONS

1-03. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE SUBCOURSE

1-04. ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

1-05. PRINCIPLES OF STERILE TECHNIQUE (a-e)

1-05. PRINCIPLES OF STERILE TECHNIQUE (f-i)

1-05. PRINCIPLES OF STERILE TECHNIQUE (j)

Lesson 1. Self Test

LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1-1. Identify terms and their definitions that are related to surgery.

1-2. Identify aseptic technique terms and definitions.

1-3. Identify sources of contamination which must be controlled in the operating room.

SUGGESTION After completing the assignment, complete the exercises at the end of the lesson. These exercises will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.

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