Infection Control
Type of precautions required for MRSA
What are contact precautions?
Medication used to treat allergic reaction
What is diphenhydramine/Benadryl?
a civil wrong
What is a tort?
Preferred body position when a patient feels faint or experiences syncope
What is Trendelenburg?
Contrast used in radiology that is an insoluble salt
What is barium?
Term for removal of all microorganisms and their spores
What is surgical asepsis?
Broad term for route of administration other than by mouth
What is parenteral?
Ethical principle related to sincerity and truthfulness
What is veracity?
Term that describes a patient who has pale, cool skin
What is diaphoretic?
The route of contrast administration for the spinal canal
What is intrathecal?
Inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious microorganism
What is a fomite?
Class of medication used to promote urination
What is a diuretic?
The threat of bodily harm
What is assault?
Medical term for hives
What is urticaria?
Vasopressor used to treat anaphylactic reaction
What is epinephrine?
Type of precautions used to prevent spread of bronchial secretions during coughing
What are airborne?
Class of medication used to simulate defecation
What is a cathartic?
Term for unnecessary patient restraint
What is false imprisonment?
Type of shock related to loss of large amounts of blood
What is hypovolemic?
Quality of contrast that refers to the number of particles in solution
What is osmolality?
Best method to avoid spread of microorganisms
What is hand hygiene/handwashing?
Medication used to relieve pain from angina pectoris
What is nitroglycerin?
Term for written defammation
What is libel?
Mechanical device used to correct ineffectual heart rhythm
First treatment measure for extravasation of contrast
What is remove the needle and apply pressure