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Chapters 23 & 24

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What are some potential hazards in health care settings   show
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What are the three components that must be present for a fire to burn   show
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Most accidental fires are traceable to one of what four causes   show
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Describe safe techniques for assisting patient to do the following using good body mechanics:   show
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show Place a sandbag across an extremity proximal area of interest 2. Safety straps or compression bands  
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List some items within the radiology department that can be used to immobilize patient.   show
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show Make sure that it does not hinder breathing or circulation and must be monitored at all times  
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List and explain the four factors involved in the cycle of infection.   show
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show Hand hygiene  
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show Tuberculosis, streptococcal pharyngitis, diarrhea and kidney disease  
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show . Medical asepsis  
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show Disinfection  
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placing instruments in chemicals or device to remove all germs   show
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show Shower regular, brush teeth, clean uniform, hair pulled back  
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Describe the proper technique for effective hand washing.   show
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show on a clean surface break the seal and open the pack. Unfold the first corner away from you and then two sides. Pull the front fold down toward you and drop it. Do not touch the inner surface.  
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show sexual contact, contaminated blood or needles or fluids containing blood, mother to fetus via placenta  
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What are the transmission routes for Hepatitis A & E   show
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show blood borne  
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show Jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea  
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What are the standard precautions whenever contact is anticipated with the body fluid/wound drainage, secretions & excretions (except sweat), nonintact skin, mucous membrane   show
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Names three things that cause immunosuppresion   show
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show Stay home when you are ill, Cover your mouth Wear a clean uniform daily hand hygiene Use established precautions practice good housekeeping when in doubt do not use it immediately dispose of linens, instruments nose  
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How does good house keeping, reduce infection   show
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Name the general principles that apply when cleaning is required   show
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show Fold the edges to the middle without shaking or flapping and immediately place in a hamper or lined trash container  
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Never use any linen for more than one patient   show
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Regulations demand that objects contaminated with blood or body fluids be discarded in a suitable container marked with a biohazard symbol.   show
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show Specimen should be placed in a clean container with secure cap, labeled and put in a plastic bag that is also labeled and has a biohazard  
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show Must be cleaned and sterilized  
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show . chemical gas 2. steam 3. gas plasma 4. autoclave 5. ionizing radiation  
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show . Chemical 2. gas 3. steam  
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show Any sterile object/field touched by an unsterile becomes ntaminated Never reach across a sterile field. If you suspect an item is contaminated discard Do not pass between physicians and the sterile field Never leave sterile field unattended  
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show It may influence how the examination is conducted and aids the radiologist in focusing the interpretation to meet the referring doctor’s needsq  
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show To obtain useful information 2. Gives the opportunity to build a rapport with the patient 3. Ability to gain patients confidence  
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What should a history contain?   show
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State the outline for taking a history.   show
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How do you assess the patient   show
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What are acute life threatening conditions &   show
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Evaluation is an ongoing process of observation; assessment and measurement note and evaluate change in patient condition   show
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The patient who becomes cyanotic and needs immediate medical attention   show
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A patient who looks pale, anxious and does not feel well is subject to fainting and needs to sit or lie down immediately   show
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. Warm moist skin may only be a response to weather or room   show
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show Temperature 2. Pulse rate 3. Respiratory rate 4. Blood pressure  
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