The Electrocardiogram (ECG)
This test records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
This is the most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings.
What is hand hygiene (handwashing)?
This term refers to practices used to eliminate all microorganisms and maintain a sterile environment.
What is surgical asepsis?
This technique focuses on reducing microorganisms rather than eliminating them.
What is medical asepsis?
This emergency occurs when a patient temporarily loses consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain.
What is syncope (fainting)?
This wave represents atrial depolarization.
What is the P wave?
This term refers to practices used to reduce the spread of microorganisms.
What is medical asepsis?
This rule states that only sterile objects can touch other sterile objects.
What is sterile touches sterile?
This protective item is commonly worn when there is a risk of contact with bodily fluids.
What are gloves?
This emergency involves sudden uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain causing convulsions.
What is a seizure?
This complex represents ventricular depolarization.
What is the QRS complex?
This model explains how infections spread through six connected links.
What is the chain of infection?
This outer edge of a sterile field is considered contaminated.
What is the 1-inch border of a sterile field?
Cleaning imaging equipment between patients helps prevent this.
What is cross contamination?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively.
What is a cardiac arrest?
This structure of the heart is known as the natural pacemaker and initiates the heartbeat.
What is the SA node (sinoatrial node)?
These include gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection used to prevent exposure to infectious materials
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
When working with a sterile field, hands must be kept above this body level to remain sterile.
What is the waist level?
These precautions are used for all patients regardless of diagnosis.
What are standard precautions?
This life-saving procedure combines chest compressions and rescue breaths.
What is CPR?
This is the number of leads used in a standard ECG.
What is 12 leads?
In the chain of infection, this link describes how microorganisms are spread, such as contact, droplet, or airborne.
What is the mode of transmission?
These procedures in radiology commonly require sterile technique.
What are interventional procedures or biopsies?
This type of infection is acquired within a healthcare facility.
What is a nosocomial infection?
This piece of emergency equipment delivers an electric shock to restore heart rhythm.
What is a defibrillator (AED)?