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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 |
Restraints (3 types) | *Wrist and ankle bands (fastened to the stretcher)
*Chest restraint (tied in back)
*Head restraints |
Four factors involved in the spread of disease | 1. Infectious organism
2. Reservoir of infection
3. Susceptible host
4. Means of transporting the organism** |
3 Conditions needed for a reservoir of infection: | ~Moisture
~Nutrients
~Suitable temperature (warm) |
3 possible reservoirs of infection: | ~Human body
~Contaminated food or water
~Any damp, warm, unclean place |
3 components needed for a fire: | Flammable substance
Oxygen
Heat |
4 Most common causes of hospital fires: | Spontaneous combustion
Open flames
Smokers
Electrical failures |
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. |
5 Common body positions: | Recumbent
Supine
Prone
Fowler’s
Trendelenburg |
5 INDIRECT means of disease transmission | Fomites
Vector
Airborne contamination
Vehicle
Droplet contamination |
3 Principles of SDMS Code of Ethics: | To promote: patient well-being competent practice professional integrity/public trust |
7 Aspects of Professional interaction: | *Respect
*Compassion
*Vocabulary
*Body language
*Appearance (cleanliness)
*Education (CME’s)
*Professional organizations |
3 ETHICAL SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT | • Consequentialism • Deontology • Virtue Ethics |
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 |
7 Procedures requiring informed consent: | Centesis
(Thora-,
Para-,
Amnio-)
Fine needle aspirations
Biopsies
Mammotome
Sonohystography
TEE
Contrast/bubble studies |
7 Components of customer service in healthcare: | Compassion
Patient comfort
Professionalism
Patience
Good communication
Competence
Timeliness |
8 Procedures requiring sterile technique: | Catheterization
Lumbar punctures
Chemotherapy injections
Hickman catheter injections/withdraws
Renal dialysis
Biopsies
Thoracentesis/paracentesis
Amniocentesis |