Infection Control
What precaution do you take if TB is dormant?
standard
True of false: you can recap and reuse needles.
false.
which tube only needs 3-4 inversions?
light blue
what does NPSGs stand for?
National Patient Safety Goals
what are sclerosed veins?
scarred and hardened veins
What’s the first step in the Chain of Infection?
infectious agent
How long should you leave the tourniquet on AFTER inserting the needle?
what are the 4 anticoagulant additives?
EDTA, citrate, heparin, oxalate
What is SPS/MSDS?
Safety data sheet
where should you stick a person with a right mastectomy?
left arm
What do you clean fomites with?
1:10 bleach solution
what is the most common and efficient stick procedure equipment?
evacuated tube system (ets)
put the following tests in the correct order of draw: alcohol level, blood culture, and CBC
yellow, lavender, grey (BC, CBC, alcohol lvl)
what is the main cause to an accidental poisoning?
drug related
how long should you hold pressure on a pt on blood thinners?
5 minutes. if bleeding hasn’t stopped, 5 more minutes elevated
What’s the difference between C.Diff and contact precautions?
for C. Diff, use bleach on fomites and wash hands with soap and water.
what are the parts of the multi sample needle?
bevel, shaft, hub, needle, and rubber stopper
what department should a WBC be sent to?
hematology
what is a sentinel safety?
Event resulting in death or serious physical/psychological damage.
in what position should you place a pt who knows they will pass out?
supine
Why are some rooms negative pressure?
potentially contaminated air inside the room can infect air outside the room.
what the most common antiseptic?
70% isopropyl alcohol
what is the difference between anticoagulants and antiglycolics?
anticoagulants prevent clotting, antiglycolitics prevent break down of sugar (glycolysis)
Steps to race to prepare for fire?
Rescue patient, sound alarm, confine the fire, and Extinguish or evacuate.
an electric shock sensation during venipuncture is a sign of what?
hit nerve