CPR
What is the first step you take when someone collapses?
What is calling 911
When is sterile technique used?
Necessary during any invasive procedure like surgical incision or an open wound
First step before caring for a wound
Perform hand hygiene
What does preoperative mean?
Before surgery
What does DMEPOS stand for?
for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies
Correct ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR on an adult?
What is 30:2
What is surgical asepsis/sterile technique?
when sterility of supplies and the immediate environment is required, as in surgical procedures.
What are the signs of a wound infection? name 2
Redness, swelling, pain, pus/drainage
What does postoperative mean?
After surgery
The role of an MA in DME
assit the hc provider with these devices and provide education and support for the patient
True or false: You should always send someone to retrieve an AED when you're performing CPR.
TRUE
What are the expectations of an MA
To assemble all the necessary supplies and equipment and set up the sterile field
What is the purpose of a wound dressing?
To protect the wound and keep it clean
What is the purpose of informed constent before surgery?
To make sure the patient understands the procedure and agrees to it.
How can a patient be eligible for DMEPOS
provider must order the item through a prescription or medical order form and submit to a supplier
Surgical asepsis requires?
Surgical handwashing or scrub, sterile gloves, and sterile technique when handling materials.
What should an MA do before changing a patient's wound dressing?
Wash their hands and put on gloves
What should an MA check before a patient has surgery?
The patient's identity, procedures, consent, and medical information
What is an MA in charge of when discharging a pt
Activity restrictions, diet restrictions, wound care, and medications
What is the function of an AED
What is used to give an electric shock to restore the heart beat
What are the guidelines for sterile field?
Instrument packets, check for sterilization indicator and confirm the date, set up on Mayo stand
Why should a wound be cleaned form the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area?
To prevent spreading of bacteria into the cleaner area
What is the purpose of a surgical "time-out" before a procedure begins?
To confirm the pt's identity, the correct procedure, and the correct surgical site.
This is a process where a request for approval of coverage is submitted before a claim is submitted.
What is prior authorization