Infection Control
What is the first step in the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
What color tube is first in the order of draw?
Light blue unless there is a blood culture
How can a PCT correct a somatic tremor artifact?
Ask patient to remain still
Ammonia should be transported in...
Ice Slurry
Define "Stoma"
Site of opening
Define VECTOR
living carrier
What tests are performed for a grey test tube?
What does the horizontal line measure on an EKG strip?
Time
How do you transport a light sensitive specimen?
Wrap in foil or collect in amber tube
How far should a male catheter be inserted?
6-7 inches
What PPE does the PCT need for measles?
Airborne: gloves, gown, respirator
What is the most commonly used cleaning agent?
70% Isopropyl alcohol
What is the medical term for "flatline"?
Asystole
How is lactic acid transported?
Ice Slurry
What degree should the HOB be elevated to during a tube feeding?
30-45 degrees
An opening allowing the microorganism to enter the host is...
Portal of entry
Name the 4 anticoagulant additives
EDTA, citrate, heparin, oxalate
Atrial depolarization is represented by what?
P wave
What is a centrifuge?
A tool to separate serum and plasma specimens
What does "QID" mean?
4 times a day
What is the chain on infection in order?
Infectious agent, reservoir host, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
What are the special considerations of a blood culture?
Prep skin with chlorhexidine, draw 2 sets from 2 different stick sites
A strip shows a spike before a wide QRS. What is the rhythm?
Ventricular pacemaker rhythm
Why do we transport specimens in an ice slurry?
To slow down metabolism
What is incentive spirometry?
A form of respiratory therapy after surgery?