Infection Control
What does an autoclave do?
Sterilizes using high levels of heat and steam, removes all microorganisms from items like surgical instruments, glassware, and lab materials
vastus lateralis
What is medical asepsis?
handwashing/sanitizing hands, disinfecting services (CLEAN technique, not sterile)
3 patients scheduled at the same time. What type of scheduling is this?
wave scheduling
5th intercostal space, left mid axillary line
V6
Type of precaution and PPE required for TB/Measles/Varicella (chickenpox)
Airborne- gloves, gown, goggles, N95 respirator
injection angle and location for intradermal injections
5-15, forearm, upper back
How should you open sterile packages?
Always check indicator before opening, unfold flap away from body first then sides, don't reach over open pack, only touch outer 1" border of package
Alphanumeric code, tells why patient was seen
ICD code (International Classification of Diseases)
Artifact caused by shaking or tremors, strip will have irregular jagged lines
Somatic tremor
Type of precaution and PPE required for MRSA, C Diff
Contact- gloves, gown, goggles/mask/faceshield if splashing possible
What type of injection is used for insulin and heparin injections?
First thing you should ask when answering phone of someone calling with an issue/concern
Ask for name and call back number
Contains 5 numbers, tells what was done for patient
CPT code (Current Procedural Terminology)
V1 placement
4th intercostal space, right side of sternum
Hand sanitizer not acceptable with which bacteria
C Diff
Needle size/gauge used for IM injections
1-1.5", 22-25 Ga
What is found in a procedure manual in a clinic or healthcare facility?
polices and procedures (safety, infection control, emergency protocols, etc)
deductible
Artifact caused by movement or loose electrode placement
wandering baseline
What could you mix to disinfect a contaminated area?
1:10 ratio of bleach and water (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
What route of medication administration has fastest absorption rate?
Intravenous (IV)
Lab often used to check for pernicious anemia
Vitamin B12
What is the CMS-1500?
Billing/claim form used by providers to bill insurance company for services provided to patient
V4
5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line