Bad Bugs
In the chain of infection, the respiratory tract would be considered _______ of _________.
Portal of exit
This solution should be used for point of use cleaning of instruments on the sterile field
Sterile Water
What is the single most effective method to prevent infection?
Hand Hygiene
Procedural factors which relate to patient positioning are:
1. Type of ___________
2. Length of __________
3. Position required during surgery
Anesthesia and Surgery
When dispensing cleaning solutions, a _________ bottle should not be used because it could spread contaminants
Spray
The proportion of clinically apparent cases that are severe or fatal is known as ____________.
Virulence
A Senn falls into which category of instrument?
Retractor
Beard Coverings should be worn in restricted and _____ ____________ areas.
Beard coverings
If a patient is pregnant, a wedge should be place on the patient's ______ side to displace the uterus to the _________.
Right, Left
All cleaning products must be registered and approved by this federal agency.
EPA or Environmental Protection Agency
When transporting a contact precaution patient ________ ________ __________ should only be worn if the patient is restless, and requires direct contact.
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE
A rongeur would fall into this category of instrument.
Cutter
A surgical gown with a high level of protection would be considered which class according to ANSI and AAMI?
Level 4
Intracranial Hypertension is often a physiological result of this position.
Trendelenburg
How long a product must stay wet on a piece of equipment is also known as the ________ ______.
Contact Time
99%
Ebonized instruments are used in procedures that utilize this piece of equipment
Laser
Wearing a contracting colored inner glove compared to the outer glove can detect breaks in the outer glove. This is known as a __________ __________ _________.
Perforation Indicator System
Keeping the patient in this position for the shortest amount possible
Maintaining 5-10 degrees of reverse Trendelenburg
Using chest rolls for lung expansion
Are all safety considerations for which position?
Prone
Cleaning of the pulse oximeter would be categorized into which level of disinfection?
_____ _______ _____________
Low Level Disinfection
Which blood borne pathogen has a preventative vaccine?
Hepatitis B
In relation to reusable laparoscopic instruments, this should be checked before an after every case to prevention patient burns.
Insulation
Prior to performing hand hygiene all _________ should be removed from the wrist and below
Jewlery
Which position places the highest risk of venous air embolism?
Sitting Position or Beach Chair
All sharps should be separated and placed in a rigid, ______ ______ container.
Puncture Proof