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PT Care Final
Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Criteria of a profession | contain a unique body of knowledge, organized into associations that oversee & guide profession, has set performance standards |
| why do we prefer technologist rather than technician? | represents higher education we have |
| qualities you must possess to be a professional | standards of practice: |
| what we should/n't be doing in our profession | scope of practice: |
| why is the radiography scope of practice extremely detailed? | The work we do is very important & we use ionizing radiation |
| true or false: it is within our scope of practice to explain the procedure, what you may need from them (holding breath), what they may feel, how long it will take to complete the procedure, and the possible consequences/benefits if the exam is done | true |
| true/false: we are allowed to interpret exams, describe possible adverse reactions to contrast, and try to convince a patient to do a certain procedure | false, not allowed to do any of these |
| true/false: you are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, be reliable, be a team player, treat patients with dignity and worth, avoid discrimination, and do justice for each patient | true |
| Patient gives consent for a procedure to be performed in full knowledge of the procedure and the risk it entails | informed consent |
| explanation of procedure, risks/adverse reactions of the procedure, benefits of the procedure, consequences of not having the procedure, alternative treatments | written consent |
| pt walks in & stands in front of bucky, implies they are ready for the procedure | implied consent |
| exceptions to informed consent | emergency medical care, pt unable to give consent, ICU, surgery |
| Who is the institution of USI accredited by? | The Higher Learning Commission of the NCACS (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) |
| who is the review program on radiography? | JRCERT (non-profit org) |
| who is the review program on sonography? | JRCDMS (non-profit org) |
| Function/purpose of JRCERT/JRCDMS: | assures program will provide knowledge & skills for quality patient care |
| True/false: the state of IN requires radiographers to hold a valid state license | true |
| true/false: you can obtain a license without a certification in radiography | false, must be certified first |
| true/false: in order to take the ARRT examination, you must graduate from an accredited program | true |
| how many states require licensure for sonographers? | only 4 |
| when did continuing education become mandated for radiographers possessing an ARRT license? | 1995 |
| how many CEUs for radiographers and how often? | 24, biennium |
| how many CEUs for sonographers and how often? | 30, triennium |
| ASRT | American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
| ISRT | Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists |
| SDMS | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| SVU | Society of Vascular Ultrasound |
| AIUM | American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
| ACR | The American College of Radiology |
| Who are the credentialing organizations for radiography? | ARRT & R.R.A. |
| ARRT awards what credential? | R.T. (ARRT) |
| true/false: ARRT certifies all of these categories: (R) - radiography (S) - sonography (CT) - computed tomography (MRI) - magnetic resonance imaging (M) - mammography (T) - radiation therapy | true |
| what does the R.R.A. certify? | registered radiologist assistant |
| what do credentialing organizations do? | administer certification exam & keep record of everyone who has successfully passes |
| Credentialing organizations for sonography include | ARDMS ARRT CCI |
| ARDMS credential is "RDMS" for what categories? | abdomen/small parts, OB/Gyn, pediatric |
| ARDMS also provides RDCS which means? | registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer |
| RVT falls under ARDMS and means? | registered vascular technologist |
| RMSK falls under ARDMS and means? | registered musculoskeletal technologist |
| ARRT provides what credentials for sonography? | Sonography RT (S) Vascular Sonography RT (VS) |
| What sonography credentials does the CCI provide? | RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) RVS (Registered Vascular Sonographer) RPhS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer) |
| JCAHO | Joint Commission on Allied Health Care Organizations |
| ICAVL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories |
| ICAELICAEL | Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories |
| certification is the? | initial passing of examination |
| registration means that institutions keep a list of everyone who has? | taken & passed the certification exam |
| true/false: credentialing is the process of verifying an individuals qualifications, skills, and performance levels | true |
| Licensure is based on? | your individual states rules |
| what does a hospitalist do? | specialize in internal medicine in a hospital environment |
| what does an internist do? | specializes in internal medicine, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions in adults |
| what is the center of gravity? | point where mass of any body is centered |
| where is the center of gravity in a standing person? | center of pelvis |
| true/false: the center of gravity should be as close to the patient as possible, and equally balanced | true |
| true/false: safe body mechanics require good posture | true |
| true/false: you should hold your chest up/forward, head erect, feet parallel & at right angles to lower legs while keeping your feet apart for a wide base of support, equally distributing weight on both feet, knees slightly bent, neutral spine position | true |
| when moving a patient, we want to reduce? Why? | friction, facilitate movement |
| true/false: you can reduce friction by having the pt assist in the transfer, crossing their arms over their chest, and supporting their head, spine, and extremities | true |
| true/false: it is better to push rather than pull a pt | false, pull not push |
| when using a sliding board, it should always be covered with a? | sheet |
| the heaviest part of an object should be kept where? | closest to body |
| instead of bending at the waist, you should? | bend knees & lower body (leg muscles stronger than back muscles) |
| How do you protect your spine? | avoid twisting - move foot position instead, spread feet for wide base of support, balance weight over both feet, stand close to pt, always get help if needed |
| transfers occur when: | a pt is going from one surface to another |
| true/false: during a patient transfer you should educate the patient and let them know what is going on and how they can help | true |
| ambulate means? | to walk |
| ancillary equipment refers to? | IVs, oxygen, chest tube, catheter bad, NG tube, etc |
| true/false: during a transfer, you should transfer the patient across the longest distance possible | false, shortest distance |
| true/false: you should ALWAYS lock the wheels on equipment during a transfer | true |
| up with the good, down with the bad means? | pt steps up with good part, down with bad part |
| what 3 components are needed for a fire? | flammable substance (fuel), oxygen, heat |
| common causes of hospital fires: | spontaneous combustion, open flames, cigarette smokers, electricity (most common) |
| true/false: you should always block fire doors and store equipment in halls, hindering evacuation | false, never do these things |
| true/false: you should avoid improper storage of flammable items and using extension cords not approved for hospital use | true |
| steps to take if a fire occurs: | evacuate report close doors shut off oxygen valves shut off electrical equipment wait for further instructions |
| fire safety acronym RACE means? | rescue alarm contain extinguish |
| fire safety acronym PASS means? | pull the pin aim nozzle at base squeeze handle sweep |
| zone I in MR: | accessible to general public |
| zone II in MR: | reception area/dressing rooms |
| zone III in MR: | control room |
| zone IV in MR: | magnet room |
| true/false: if a chemical spill occurs, you should limit access to the area, evaluate risks involved, determine whether you can handle the situation alone or need help, proceed safely, and call a supervisor if needed | true |
| do latex gloves alone provide adequate protection from chemical spills? | NO |
| if something gets in your eyes, find an eyewash station and rinse for how long? | 15 minutes |
| ergonomics is the study of the human body in relation to? | the working environment |
| workplace injury rates in healthcare are similar to those of? | industrial worker |
| true/false: most injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, especially back injuries | true |
| true/false: when moving a patient, you should have a broad base of support, work at a comfortable height, bend your knees instead of back, and pull rather than push | true |
| true/false: sonographers want to keep the patient as close as possible, keep their scanning arm close to the body, keep feet supported when sitting, avoid reaching, bending or twisting, keep hips/knees and elbow/wrist line parallel to the floor | true |
| sonographers arms should not be abducted more than _____ degrees | 30 |
| decubitus ulcers, aka pressure ulcers, aka pressure sores, aka bed sores: | skin breakdown caused by a patient sitting a certain way for too long due to immobility and high friction or pressure |
| decubitus ulcers can be found where? | bony prominences most commonly |
| true/false: pressure ulcers have a long healing time and can cause necrosis | true |
| something that causes birth defects | teratogen |
| inward curve of spine | lordotic |
| outward curve of spine | kyphotic |
| light-headedness when changing from supine to sitting/standing positions | orthostatic hypotension |
| lack of blood flow to tissue | ischemia |
| sudden rush of blood flow to extremity | reactive hyperemia |
| reactive hyperemia seen in? | elderly & diabetic |
| reactive hyperemia occurs when? | going from supine to sitting/standing |
| true/false: you should ALWAYS recap a needle before throwing it away | FALSE, NEVER DO THIS |
| true/false: you should remove the needle from a syringe or break it off | False |
| true/false: throw syringes with needles attached into approved sharps containers, not the trash, and always wear gloves when handling sharps | true |
| true/false: you should just leave the sharps container overflowing | false, empty it properly |
| sterilization is the _____ removal of microorganisms and their _____ from the surface of an object | complete, spores |
| sterilization should be used for any procedure that involves what? | penetration of body tissues |
| disinfection is to remove _____ _____ microorganisms as possible from a surface by ______ or _____ means | as many, physical, chemical |
| disinfection is used on items or surfaces that cannot be sterilized including? | mayo tables, medical tables, bigger objects |
| true/false: everything in the OR or interventional radiography room must be disinfected | true |
| what is the most common method of sterilization that acts as a "pressure cooker" for objects by using steam under pressure? | autoclaving |
| Chemical sterilization and ethylene oxide are used on what kind of instruments? | those that cannot withstand extreme heat, they are immersed in chemicals instead |
| true/false: if the sterility of an item is questionable, it is not to be considered sterile (aka sterile conscious) | true |
| true/false: surgical aseptic technique is to be used for any medical procedure that involves the penetration of body tissues or invasive procedures | true |
| true/false: the administration of parenteral medications requires the use of surgical aseptic technique | true |
| what are parenteral medications? | medications that penetrate the skin (vaccinations and shots) |
| true/false: all major and minor surgeries, tracheostomy care for an endotracheal tube, dressing changes, and catheterization of the urinary bladder require the use of surgical aseptic technique | true |
| what are the 3 zones of an OR suite? | zone 1, zone 2, zone 3 |
| describe the first zone of an OR suite: | unrestricted, people may enter in street clothes, right outside doors to surgery department |
| describe the second zone of an OR suite: | semi-restricted, people dressed in scrub clothing, mask, and shoe covers with hair pulled up in a cap, inside the surgery department |
| describe the third zone of an OR suite: | restricted, people wearing scrub suits, mask, cap, shoe covers, and sterile applications, inside the OR itself or hallways right outside OR |
| true/false: those directly involved in the operation are dressed in sterile gowns and sterile gloves and are often referred to as "being scrubbed" | true |
| true/false: the surgical team is typically made up of a surgeon, surgical assistant(s), surgical tech(s), nurse(s), an anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, radiologic technologist, and maybe other occupations depending on the nature of the surgery | true |
| what do surgical techs do? | help move equipment & fetch items that may be needed |
| what do nurses do in the OR? | typically not scrubbed in, help monitor the patient and chart |
| true/false: OR ventilation ducts must have special filters to filter out small particles | true |
| ariflow in the OR should be what? | unidirectional |
| are surgery suites positive or negative pressure rooms? | positive |
| what does it mean to have a positive pressure room? | the pressure inside the room is higher than in the hallway so when we open the door the air moves out to the hallway |
| why is it a good thing that surgical suites are positive pressure? | most things have been disinfected so positive pressure keeps microorganisms in the hallway from getting in the surgery suite when the doors open |
| why must humidity be controlled? | prevent static electricity |
| true/false: OR doors should remain closed as much as possible | true |
| true/false: equipment should be disinfected before and after procedures | true |
| surgical scrubbing requires a hand scrub of how long? | 3 minutes |
| true/false: you must remove all jewelry before performing a surgical scrub | true |
| when performing a surgical scrub, where do you scrub? | hands & forearms to 2 inches above the elbow |
| what do we use to clean between our fingers & fingernails | scrub brush |
| true/false: when performing a surgical scrub you should scrub all four sides of the fingers, arms, and hands | true |
| true/false: after performing a surgical scrub you should keep your fingers higher than your palms, hold your hands above the waist, and dry your hands with a sterile towel | true |
| where are you considered sterile to, even with a sterile gown? | only your waist |
| when putting on a gown what is the first step? | grasp the inside of the gown and remove it from the table (they are folded so that the inside of the gown is facing you |
| after grabbing the gown, what should you do? | step away from the table and hold it away from your body to unfold it |
| once the gown is unfolded you should do what? | open it by the shoulder seams and place your arms in the armholes while keeping your hands covered by the cuffs |
| should you tie the back of your own gown? | no, always have someone else do it |
| how do you put gloves on properly? | open and expose the gloves, glove your dominant hand first, glove other hand, then adjust |
| true/false: before skin prep occurs, the skin must be free of hair, rashes, breaks in skin, or any irritation | true |
| the skin must be prepped with what kind of solution to disinfect it? | antiseptic |
| how do you perform a skin prep? | start in center & go out making circles, usually done 3 times with 3 different sponges |
| after the skin is prepped you should allow it to dry and then place what? | a sterile drape |
| what does an eye drape look like? | little bitty hole in center |
| what does a spinal drape look like? | large opening in center |
| what do femoral/brachial drapes look like? | have slits down the middle |
| if no drapes are available, what can we use? | sterile towels |
| how do we use sterile towels when drapes are unavailable? | fold them in half and place the folded part inwards towards the surgical part |
| how do you open a sterile pack? | remove the wrapper, place the pack on the table, first fold should be on top and opened away from you, then open the sides, then pull the last fold towards you |
| what should you always check on sterile packs? | expiration date, toss it if is expired |
| why do we cover patients with drapes? | to protect the site of interest once it has been disinfected |
| true/false: when placing a sterile drape on a patient, you should lean over them and drape the farther side first | false, drape side closest to you first |
| true/false: when placing sterile towels as draping, place towels so the fold is near the site | true |
| true/false: when using sterile towels instead of drapes, you should place them on all four sides of the site of interest | true |
| why is it important to check the date on sterile equipment/supplies? | to make sure it isn't expired |
| what does it mean to check the integrity of a sterile pack? | make sure there are no breaks or any moisture |
| true/false: the tops of tables are sterile, but anything below is not | true |
| true/false: the edges of anything that encloses a sterile field are not sterile | true |
| true/false: unsterile people should touch sterile items | false, must be sterile to touch sterile items |
| should you reach across a sterile field if you are not sterile? | no, never |
| how do sterile persons pass each other? Why? | back-to-back, backs are not sterile, so keeps front of both people sterile |
| true/false: unsterile persons should always face the sterile field when passing within 6 feet of it | true |
| What are the 4 classifications of pediatric patients? | neonates, infants, toddlers, preschooler and older |
| neonates range from what age? | birth to up to 1 month |
| infants range from what age? | birth to 12 months |
| true/false: you should always explain the procedure to pediatric patients' parents and never leave them unattended | true |
| toddlers range from what age? | 1-3 years |
| true/false: when imaging toddlers, you should also explain the procedure to them | true |
| preschooler and older patients range from what age? | 3-6 years |
| true/false: when dealing with preschool and older pediatric patients, you should let them do things by themselves as much as possible and respect their privacy | true |
| what should you do when talking to pediatric patients? | squat down or bend down to their eye level, makes you less intimidating to them |
| a NICU trip includes scrubbing which typically consists of? | washing hands, gloving, gowning |
| why do NICU visits require scrubbing? | these babies have very weak immune systems |
| true/false: when it comes to NICU visits, you should wipe down or cover the equipment before and after each patient and wash your hands between patients | true |
| true/false: you should handle NICU babies gently and watch out for lines and tubes | true |
| what kind of NICU babies are minimal stimulation precautions (min stim) used for? | those who get irritated easily |
| is shielding important for NICU babies? | yes |
| NICU stands for? | neonatal intensive care unit |
| true/false: a NICU usually provides 1-1 care for the babies | true |
| who does the NICU typically contain? | premature babies who need a little more intensive care |
| true/false: babies have stronger immune systems compared to adults | false, very weak & immature immune systems |
| can you do multiple babies in the NICU in one trip? | yes, follow proper sanitation procedures |
| true/false: NICU babies can have a lot of different things hooked into them, so it is important to be cautious of those things | true |
| what kind of mobilization devices can we use for pediatric patients? | Pigg-o-stat, sandbags, Velcro board, sheet wrap, lead aprons, sponges, tape, can be held by an assistant |
| when using a pigg-o-stat what should you do with the parent? | clearly communicate why you are using it and that it will not harm their child but they will likely cry |
| what is a velcro board? | papoose board with straps to immobilize the child |
| why can lead aprons immobilize pediatric patients? | heavy for children to move |
| when using an assistant to hold a pediatric patient for a procedure, who should we use? | parent/guardian or another radiographer if unavailable |
| should you as a student ever hold a patient down for a procedure? | no, never, USI policy |
| when was image gently founded? | 2007 |
| what is the goal of image gently? | raise awareness of radiation safety in pediatric imaging |
| true/false: image gently reminds us to select appropriate exposure factors for peds patients | true |
| true/false: image gently reminds us to record CT doses & fluoroscopy times | true |
| true/false: image gently reminds us to lower our technique because we don't need as much to get informative images on pediatric patients | true |
| what is child abuse? | acts that endanger or impair a child's physical or emotional health |
| true/false: child abuse is a repeated pattern of behavior | true |
| what is physical abuse? | physical injury |
| what is neglect? | failure to provide care |
| what is emotional abuse? | isolation, ignoring, rejecting, belittling |
| what is sexual abuse? | any sexual act without consent |
| what is medical abuse? | giving false information |
| true/false: it is our obligation to report signs of abuse, even if we are wrong | true |
| what kinds of things should we assess and report in terms of child abuse? | bruising, burns, fxs, out of proportion body parts |
| true/false: geriatric patients typically have more chronic diseases than acute illnesses | true |
| what kind of chronic diseased could we see in geriatric patients? | heart disease, cancer, hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, pulmonary disease, visual impairments, hearing impairments. depression, dementia |
| true/false: geriatric patients typically take several medications | true |
| why do we need to be careful with geriatric patients when it comes to their skin? | it is thin and loose |
| true/false: geriatric patients skin is more susceptible to breakdown (tears/abrasions) from friction | true |
| true/false: geriatric patients may have decreased vascularity which can cause decreased blood flow | true |
| true/false: geriatric patients have longer wound healing times | true |
| what can we do to maximize comfort for geriatric patients? | place a radiolucent table pad |
| what are some other things we may see with geriatric patients? | dizziness, coldness, dentures, incontinence (typically urinary), frequent urination, kyphosis, dementia, osteoporosis, increased fall risk |
| true/false: some exams require the removal of dentures, and it is important that we do not lose or damage them | true |
| what is kyphosis? | Humpback in the thoracic area |
| true/false: as we age, kyphosis can become more pronounced and appears as a hunchback | true |
| what is osteoporosis? | loss of bone density |
| joint replacement surgery is used to replace a? | degenerative hip joint |
| what are the 2 most common joint replacement surgeries? | hip & knee |
| when are joint replacement surgery radiographs taken? | post-operatively |
| what is the most common complication of joint replacement surgery? | dislocation |
| true/false: after knee replacement surgeries, the patient will be non weight-bearing for a little bit | true |
| what type of device is used during the healing process from a knee replacement surgery? | continuous passive motion device, exercises extremity without putting weight on it to keep the joint moving |
| why can you not adduct a hip after a hip replacement surgery? | it can become dislocated |
| true/false: the hip should be kept in extension after a hip replacement | true |
| what kind of special pillow is used after hip replacement to prevent adduction? | abduction sponge (keeps legs separated) |
| true/false: with intoxicated or confused patients you should keep communication simple and direct, don't argue, don't leave them alone, avoid being alone with them if possible, and get help when needed | true |
| what cultural considerations are healthcare workers faced with? | ethnicity, culture |
| what is ethnicity? | shared backgrounds such as religion, culture, tribal, social factors |
| what is culture? | beliefs, values, & behavioral expectations |
| true/false: culture affects how pts understand health and illness | true |
| true/false: patient reactions to treatments offered and pain may be different to what we are accustomed to | true |
| what is cultural competence? | ability to care for patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors |
| true/false: you should stereotype your patients | false, never ever ever do this |
| Outpatient identifiers | name & DOB |
| inpatient identifier | wristband |
| 2 types of data collected when assessing a patient: | subjective & objective |
| anything patient or caretaker says | subjective data |
| CC abbreviated for? | chief complaint |
| anything that is observed (blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, etc) | Objective data: |
| format of patient history | SOAP notes: |
| SOAP stands for? | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| PRN means? | as needed |
| Advanced health care directives: | documents that outline specific wishes about medical care |
| what do patients expect from us? | professional appearance & attitude, and concerned about them |
| Verbal communication is anything we say, but also includes? | paralanguage (rate, volume, and sound in which we speak) |
| Nonverbal communication includes things like? | appearance & posture |
| true/false: you should never assume a patient understands everything | true |
| how to make communication more clear? | use an interpreter or teach back methods |
| true/false: we should rush older patients | FALSE |
| should we always refer to our patient by name and assess them with conversation? | yes |
| true/false: talk to children on their own level (eye level) | true |
| true/false: speak quickly, harsh, and unclear | false, opposite |
| should you handle a combative patient alone? | NO |
| true/false: when dealing with combative patients, be pleasant but firm and do not let them get between you and the door | true |
| true/false: it is okay to have an inappropriate reaction after a patient has one | false, never okay |
| true/false: if a patient exhibits inappropriate behavior, get help | true |
| For hearing impaired patients, you should: | get their attention before speaking, face them with light on your face, speak in a lower tone and louder, rephrase things if not understood |
| For vision impaired patients, you should: | use more verbal explanation, give detailed instructions, let the patient hold on to you |
| Nosocomial infections are infections acquired when? | DURING course of treatment (UTI, surgical wound infection) |
| Iatrogenic infection means? | "originating from the physician" |
| Iatrogenic infections are nosocomial infections resulting from? | certain treatment or therapeutic procedure |
| disease passed from direct or indirect contact with an infected person | Communicable disease: |
| microorganisms that cause infections and diseases | pathogens: |
| factors that increase the patient's potential for nosocomial infection: | age heredity nutritional status stress inadequate rest & exercise personal habits health history inadequate defenses |
| What is the most common site of nosocomial infections? | Urinary tract from indwelling catheters |
| Cauti infections mean? | catheter acquired UTI |
| other common sites of nosocomial infections include? | bloodstream post surgical wounds respiratory tract |
| The cycle of infection: | infectious agent, environment in which microbes can live & multiply, portal of exit from reservoir, means of transmission, portal of entry into a new host |
| body fluids touched directly from person to person | direct contact: |
| touching things infected patient has touched | indirect contact: |
| fomites are? | syringes/dressings |
| vehicles are? | food, water, drugs, blood |
| vectors are? | infected animals/insects |
| droplets come from? | nose/mouth of infected host |
| airborne comes from? | evaporated residue from the droplet |
| natural active acquired immunity: | resistant because already had disease |
| artificial active acquired immunity: | occurs following a vaccination |
| epidemic means? | widespread |
| CDC (Center for disease control and prevention) does what? | monitor & study disease |
| how many people in the U.S. have HIV/AIDS | approximately 1.2 million |
| how quickly can HIV infected people spread it? | within a few days after infection |
| how long does it take to detect HIV/AIDS in a blood test? | 18-45 days |
| true/false: there is a cure for HIV/AIDS | false |
| how can HIV/AIDS be spread? | sexual contact, contaminated blood/needles, fluids containing blood, mother to fetus, and breast milk |
| true/false: occupational risk of AIDS/HIV is not great | true |
| what is the most common occupational exposure to HIV/AIDS? | needle stick injury |
| if you are stuck by an HIV contaminated needle, what are your chances of becoming infected? | less than 1% |
| viral hepatitis is an inflammation of? | liver cells |
| true/false: viral hepatitis is initially acute, but can cause chronic issues | true |
| Types of hepatitis: | HVA (Oral/Fecal route) HVB (Blood & body fluids) HVC (Blood & body fluids) HVD (Blood & body fluids) HVE (Oral/Fecal route) |
| health care workers typically contract HVB from? | needle stick injury |
| HBV can survive in dried blood for how long? | at least a week |
| What type of hepatitis has become more prevalent in recent years and has become the most common blood-borne infection in the U.S.? | HVC |
| HVC is curable in what percent of cases? | 95% |
| Tuberculosis is a lung disease spread via? | airborne route |
| true/false: tuberculosis is a communicable disease | true |
| TB skin test aka? | PPD |
| methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is transmitted by? | contact |
| contact | Vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| VRE means? | Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
| VRE is part of the? | normal GI tract flora |
| true/false: VRE is resistant to normal hand-washing procedures | true |
| Clostridium difficile releases what in the bowel? Can be spread on? Found in? | toxins, hands of healthcare workers, GI tract |
| true/false: it is the duty of all healthcare workers to break the cycle of the spread of infection by the use of strict medical asepsis | true |
| true/false: practicing & applying the use of standard precautions (OSHA term) must be routine and a priority for the imaging professional | true |
| eliminate as best as possible using soap, water, chemical disinfectants | Medical asepsis: |
| completely destroyed organisms via heat or chemical processes | surgical asepsis: |
| true/false: you should never assume that each patient has the potential for having an infectious disease | false, always assume this |
| true/false: treat all blood & body substances as if they contain disease-producing microorganisms | true |
| true/false: you should wash your hands before & after each patient contact, even if you wore gloves | true |
| true/false: microbes are most commonly spread by hands | true |
| hand hygiene refers to what 2 methods? | hand washing or using antiseptic hand rubs |
| if something gets in your eye, how long should you spend at the eyewash station? | 15 minutes |
| tier 1 standard precautions are things we should be doing all the time such as: | hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette |
| tier 2 standard precautions are transmission-based and are done some of the time including: | airborne, droplet, and contact precautions |
| true/false: you should not enter an airborne precaution room if you have not been fit tested for an N-95 Respirator | true |
| airborne diseases can be inhaled and common examples include: | TB, chicken pox, measles |
| patients under airborne precautions are placed in what kind of room? | private negative air pressure & doors remain locked |
| when transferring a potential airborne infected patient in a hospital, what should they have on? | surgical mask |
| true/false: airborne precautions may require a special, custom fit respirator for healthcare workers | true |
| droplet precautions come from? | sneezing, coughing, talking |
| you should stand how far from a droplet infected patient? | 3 feet & wear mask if within 3 feet |
| some common droplet infections include: | pneumonia, flu, some forms of meningitis |
| standard precautions for contact: | private room, gloves worn before entering , gown if touch pt, or if they are vomiting, have diarrhea, a draining wound, equipment in room must stay there, follow standard precautions, portable x-ray machines just have to be wiped down and disinfected |
| separating pt from others & put in negative pressure rooms | Isolation |
| pt is susceptible to infection, protects pt, placed in positive pressure room | reverse/protective isolation: |
| what is the most common and fastest method of surgical asepsis? | autoclaving |
| autoclaving includes? | autoclaving includes? |
| chemical sterilization involves? | immersion & soaking |
| dry heat surgical asepsis involves an? | oven |
| what type of surgical asepsis is used for items that can't withstand moisture/heat | ethylene oxide gas |
| what form of radiation can be used for surgical asepsis? | gamma radiation |
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