Autoclave/ Sterilization
distilled water
How do you don PPE?
gown
mask
goggles/ face shield
gloves
Who can sign a consent form?
1. adult over 18 (who has not received anesthesia) and is aware of situation
2. parent/ legal guardian
3. conservatorship
4.POA
5.Advance directive agent (if patient is unable to and has an valid form)
What's the purpose of xeroform?
promotes healing through moisture
What is the medical term for putting on and taking off gloves?
Donning/ Doffing
What temperature and pressure does the autoclave have to heat up to?
250-270F
15-20 psi
How do we clean/ wash a wound?
center and outward
What does an informed consent consist of?
a process where a patient is given information about a medical procedure and then given the opportunity to make a voluntary decision about whether to continue. It will also explain risk and benefits
When do non-absorbent stitches need to be removed?
7-14 days.
What does HIPAA stand for?
health insurance portability and accountability act
What is the typical timeframe instruments are autoclaved for?
90 minutes (This includes heating, sterilization, and cooling/ drying)
What's the difference between medical and surgical asepsis
Medical asepsis (clean technique) includes practices like handwashing and disinfection, used in routine patient care to prevent the spread of infection.
Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) involves sterilizing instruments and creating a sterile field, and is used for invasive procedures like surgery and catheterization to eliminate the entry of any microorganisms into the body.
What are 2 pre-op instructions given to the patient?
bring a driver (if under anesthesia)
bring ins. card and id
wear loose comfortable clothing (ingrown toe removal- sandals)
Tell me 3 symptoms a surgical site is infected?
fever
purulent drainage
positive wound cx
Redness, tenderness, heat
edema from the site
Tell me the 5 layers of the epidermis in order from superficial to deep
stratum coreum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
(Come let's get sun bathe).
How long are autoclave muslin packages valid?
What type of PPE would you use for a contact precaution?
gloves and gown
What are 2 roles for MA in a minor procedure
set up procedure
explain basic aspects of the procedure
provide patient with consent forms
assist during procedure
post op dress the wounds & care
What should you check during and after bandaging a pt?
circulation (bandage should not be too tight or loose)
can they move their fingers or toes?
Is the are numb/ tingling?
Is it turning cyanotic?
How should fingernails be kept for a healthcare professional?
Keep nails short, no more than 1/8th above finger tip
Process that removes organic material and reduces microorganisms to a safe level is
sanitation
What do you do if you stuck your self with a needle?
Wash hands, promote blood flow and apply bandage
Notify supervisor/ employee health
palming (place hand over label)
remove lid ( don't touch the inside of cap/ solution or place lid faced down on mayo stand)
lipping technique ( curve your hand as you release solution)
place your cap back on
Explain the meaning:
MD informs MA to provide pre-op instructions for the pt: pt should be NPO 8 hrs before procedure. Pt should D/C aspirin 7 days prior to surgery. Pt needs to bring her AHCD from and POLST day of procedure.
medical doctor informs medical assistant to provide pre-op instructions for the patient: Patient should have nothing by mouth 8 hrs before procedure. Pt should discontinue aspirin 7 days prior to surgery. Pt needs to bring her advanced healthcare direct from and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment day of procedure.