MR. CLEAN
An infection that is acquired in a hospital is called what?
What is a nosocomial infection.
When performing a cleansing enema, what temperature of water should be used
What is lukewarm water
A tick bite is an example of what type of transmission of infection?
What is a Vector.
NG tubes are inserted with the patient in what position?
What is High Fowler's.
The proper way two people in sterile attire should pass each other
What is back to back.
Post-procedural instructions for patients that have a colon exam should always include
What is drink water
What are the steps in the chain of infection?
What is host, infectious microbe, mode of transmission and reservoir.
For these patients the use of touch, facial expressions and sign language may be useful in communication
What is a Non-English Speaking Patient
When using a portable fluoroscopy C-arm in surgey what type of sterile drap is used?
What is snap cover.
An opening from the bowel to the outside of the body is called
What is a stoma
A disease spread by kissing is transmitted by which method?
What is Direct Contact.
What is the most effective method for achieving medical asepsis?
What is hand washing.
When opening and pouring sterile solutions, how many inches should the bottle be above the basin?
What is 6 inches.
What is the patient position for enema tip insertion
What is Sim's.
The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as what?
What is Infection.
What is the most common type of NG tube used for stomach decompression?
What is Levin tube (single-lumen).
What type of urinary catheter would be used if it was expected to be used for a period of 4 to 6 weeks?
What is polyvinyl chloride catheter.
What type of cleansing enema is used when patient is unable to handle large fluid volumes?
What is Hypertonic or Fleet Enema.
What is bacteria.
If a female patient that just underwent hip surgery needs to use the restroom, what type of bedpan should be used?
What is fractured bedpan.