infection control
Number one way to breaking the chain of infection is
what is hand washing
all patients are considered
what is infectious
a tourniquet being on for to long can lead too
What is hemoconcentration
if not being sent immediately refrigerate and send to the lab within an hour
what is a urine sample
rash, cyanotic, scarred and calloused are all reasons too
what is avoid the area
pathogens like to live in what type of environment
what's is warm , moist and has nutrients
when entering a room with someone who has tbd what Is required
n-95 respirator
vinously mixing tubes and milking the site are actions leading to
what is hemolysis
began urine in toilet and catch mid stream
what is clean catch
site of puncture for a pt under the age of one should be where
what is on the heel
people who have cancer or kidney failure are identified as what
what is susceptible host
PPE goes on in what order
what is hand hygiene
gown
mask/respirator
goggles/ face shield
gloves
if a hematoma forms you should
what is immediately and hold pressure for 5 minutes
unlike urine samples stool samples are not to be what?
what is refrigerated
use this to clean the site but do not let it air dry
what is alcohol pad
eyes, ears, mouth, nose are all what in the chain of infection
what's is ways for portal of entry and exit
respiratory droplets less than 5 microbes means to use what type of PPE
airborne precautions
how should specimens be transported
upright always
purpose of random collection
what is detection of protein and infection and glucose
why should you wipe away the first drop of blood during a finger poke
because the first drop of blood can mix with the antiseptic
person to person is the definition of
what is direct contact
standard PPE is considered to be what
gloves and a mask
freezing or thawing specimens are also a leading action to
hemolysis
test for FOBT, bacteria and parasites
what is stool sample collection
after performing a heel stick on a newborn baby what isn't suggested after applying pressure with a gauze
what is a bandaid, could be a choking hazard