INFECTION CONTROL
What is the best method to prevent infection?
Handwashing
What are two key management traits?
Leadership skills and coaching skills
What term best describes the patient's primary medical problem?
Chief Complaint
Name two sources of ionizing radiation
Man-made and Natural
What is the annual effective dose for occupational workers?
50 msv
What is a fomite?
Inanimate object that has been in contact with an infectious organism
What does a radiation safety officer do?
Responsible for the safe operation and use of radiation and radioactive material
Touching for palpation corresponds to which of the Sacred Seven?
Localization
What is the greatest source of Man-made radiation?
Medical and dental exposures
What is Risk vs. Benefit Theory?
Benefit to patient far outweighs the risk for biological damage
What is the name for the site of an infectious organism that can remain alive from which transmission can occur?
Reservoir
What does TJC stand for?
The Joint Commission
All history taking should begin with ______ questions to encourage the patient to talk about the clinical problem they are experiencing.
Open-ended
Somatic cells have how many chromosomes? How many pairs?
46 chromosomes, 23 pairs
Name 3 types of shields
Flat contact
Shaped
Shadow shields
What is the chain of infection?
Host, Infectious Microorganism, Mode of Transmission, Reservoir
What is a mission statement?
Statement of an organization that summarizes its intent to provide the service it offers the intended recipients of services
What is the difference between Objective and Subjective data?
Objective-- relates to senses/signs that can be seen, heard or felt
Subjective-- relates to the patient's emotions and experiences
Name one radiosensitive cell? One radioresistant cell?
Radiosensitive-- skin/RBC
Radioresistant-- brain
The formula for effective dose limits is?
10 msv x age
What is the difference between surgical and medical asepsis?
Surgical-- used before, during, and after surgery to prevent contamination of microspores/endospores
Medical-- involves reduction of numbers but not the complete removal, just decreases chance of infection
What is HR's role?
Responsible for recruitment, retention, benefits and compensation of all employees who work in the hospital
What are the Sacred Seven?
Localization, Chronology, Quality, Severity, Onset, Aggravating/Alleviating Factors, Associated Manifestations
The quantity of radioactivity in which a nucleus disintegrates every second is measured by?
1 d/s=1 becquerel
What does the NRCP mean and stand for?
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
It is an advisory group that recommends safe dose limits.