Infection Control
What is the definition of a pathogen?
A microorganism that causes disease
Name 2 common lab tests.
Blood test, urine test, swab, CBC, CMP, Glucose, UA, Culture, etc
What is the name of the instrument healthcare workers use to auscultate heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
How many patient identifiers are you supposed to use for best safety practice?
2
What body fluid is most commonly tested for diseases?
Blood
What are the 3 main types of pathogens?
Bacteria, Virus, & Fungi
What does a microscope do?
Makes tiny things bigger so we can see them
Ultrasound
Immediately at the bedside/chairside before doing anything else.
What is the first step of CPR?
Check for Scene Safety
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does a phlebotomist do?
Collects blood for medical purposes such as testing.
What is a normal heart rate for an adult?
70-100 beats per minute
What are the 2 primary patient identifiers?
Full name & Date of Birth
Give 1 example of a job found in Support Services?
Janitor, Dietary aid, transporter, Inventory Supply, etc.
What is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand hygiene
What is the name of the device placed around a patient's arm to make veins more pronounced before venipuncture?
Tourniquet
Name the 3 main bones that make up an arm.
Humerus, Ulna, Radius
Where should a healthcare worker dispose of needles or other sharp objects?
Into a sharps container
How deep should you do chest compressions on an adult in CPR?
2 inches
What is the correct order of the Chain of Infection?
Reservoir, Portal of Exit, Transmission, Portal of Entry, Susceptible Host
What is the name of the large machine that blood samples are placed into and spun around at high speeds so cells will separate before being analyzed?
Centrifuge
What is the name of the small, handheld device often used after surgery to help strengthen the lungs and prevent infection?
Incentive Spirometer
What are the best kind of shoes for a healthcare worker to wear to protect themselves?
Closed toe
What letters are used to label an EKG waveform?
P, Q, R, S (sometimes T)