Question

Any medical device with a sharp point that can puncture or cut skin is called a_______

A) Aseptic device
B) Hazardous device
C) Sharp object
D) Sharps

Answer 1

A medical device with a sharp point that can cut skin is called a Sharps. Non-critical items come into contact with intact skin but do not penetrate sterile tissues. Items used on sterile tissues require sterilization, and antiseptics are used for microbial control on tissues.

Step-by-step explanation:

The medical device with a sharp point that can puncture or cut skin is called a Sharps. These are critical in various medical settings to perform different procedures but must be handled with care due to the risk of injury and infection.

For the fill-in-the-blank question: A medical item that comes into contact with intact skin and does not penetrate sterile tissues or come into contact with mucous membranes is called a non-critical item.

For the multiple-choice review questions:

1. The type of medical items that requires sterilization are those that come into contact with sterile tissues or the vascular system.
2. The substance suitable for use on tissues for microbial control to prevent infection is B. antiseptic.