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5 types of Infectious organisms   BACTERIA – single-celled organisms VIRUSES – subcellular – smallest disease-causing organisms PROTOZOA – complex 1-celled animal PRIONS – infectious proteins FUNGI  
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Restraints (3 types)   *Wrist and ankle bands (fastened to the stretcher) *Chest restraint (tied in back) *Head restraints  
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Four factors involved in the spread of disease   1. Infectious organism 2. Reservoir of infection 3. Susceptible host 4. Means of transporting the organism**  
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3 Conditions needed for a reservoir of infection:   ~Moisture ~Nutrients ~Suitable temperature (warm)  
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3 possible reservoirs of infection:   ~Human body ~Contaminated food or water ~Any damp, warm, unclean place  
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3 components needed for a fire:   Flammable substance Oxygen Heat  
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4 Most common causes of hospital fires:   Spontaneous combustion Open flames Smokers Electrical failures  
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Patient transfers— 5 simple rules:   1)Provide a broad base of support 2)Work at a comfortable level 3)When lifting, bend knees and keep back straight 4)Keep load balanced & close to you 5)Roll or push heavy objects.  
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5 Common body positions:   Recumbent Supine Prone Fowler’s Trendelenburg  
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5 INDIRECT means of disease transmission   Fomites Vector Airborne contamination Vehicle Droplet contamination  
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3 Principles of SDMS Code of Ethics:   To promote: patient well-being competent practice professional integrity/public trust  
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7 Aspects of Professional interaction:   *Respect *Compassion *Vocabulary *Body language *Appearance (cleanliness) *Education (CME’s) *Professional organizations  
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3 ETHICAL SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT   • Consequentialism • Deontology • Virtue Ethics  
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2 exceptions to informed consent:   1. Emergency situations ~Patient unconscious ~Unable to give consent ~Patient in life-threatening situation 2. Therapeutic privilege ~Patient cannot emotionally handle the information ~Information would lead to further harm  
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7 Procedures requiring informed consent:   Centesis (Thora-, Para-, Amnio-) Fine needle aspirations Biopsies Mammotome Sonohystography TEE Contrast/bubble studies  
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7 Components of customer service in healthcare:    Compassion  Patient comfort  Professionalism  Patience  Good communication  Competence  Timeliness  
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8 Procedures requiring sterile technique:    Catheterization  Lumbar punctures  Chemotherapy injections  Hickman catheter injections/withdraws  Renal dialysis  Biopsies  Thoracentesis/paracentesis  Amniocentesis  
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