infection control
What PPE do you always remove first?
How often do you clean your EKG?
What color tube do you use for a dermal draw?
what is - lavender
Your patient is experiencing moderate epistaxis, what should you instruct them to do?
what is - Apply pressure 10-15 minutes
What does PASS stand for?
what is - pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
Why do they put people in reverse isolation?
what is - to protect them from other peoples germs, as opposed to protecting others from a patient that may be sick (like an autoimmune disorder)
what reason would a physician request a right sided EKG?
what is - dextrocardia
When do you label specimens?
what is - In front of patient before you leave the room
How long does is take for rigor mortis to appear?
what is - about 2 hours after death
What does RACE stand for?
what is - rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish or evacuate
What is the first step of the chain of infection?
what is - Infectious Agent
What does a large U wave mean on the EKG
what is - decreased potassium
When doing a peripheral blood smear, how much of the slide should be covered in blood?
what is - 3/4 of the slide
What does swelling around the IV site usually mean?
what is - infiltration of solution
What kind of incident would be reported to TJC?
what is - a sentinel event
what is - autoclave
What is the difference between accelerated idioventricular rhythm and junctional rythm?
what is - Wide QRS complex
What would be the result if you transfer a blood sample horizontally?
what is - hemolysis
How large is the border around a sterile field, before is it is no longer considered sterile?
what is - 1 inch
You noticed another PCT partaking in some unethical behavior towards a patient, who should you report this to?
what is - charge nurse
Where would you dispose of a urine soiled washcloth?
what is - impermeable laundry bag
Where are the leads places to make a negative wave form?
what is - right arm, left arm
(Lead 1 in Einthovens triangle) page 27 EKG book
Why do you invert blood specimens?
what is - to prevent clotting
Describe stage 2 and stage 4 pressure ulcers.
what is - stage 2 - looks more damaged and may have open sores, scrapes, or blisters
stage 4 - the area is severely damaged and a large wound is present
What is lean six sigma?
what is - improves business productivity through reduced wastes and variations in the business process.
Focuses on improving both workflow, and any problems.
lean - focused on workflow, observation based
six sigma - focused on problems, data driven approach