PPE
What does the abbreviation “PPE” stand for?
Personal Protection Equipment
What are the 3 steps to transferring a sterile solution to a sterile field.
1. Open bottle (check the expiration date)
2. Lip it then pour into sterile container
3. Put the bottle back (write date and time if first use)
Which is the biggest organ?
Skin
In which case would someone take antineoplastic drugs?
Cancer
Which PPE would you wear if your patient has influenza?
Droplet and gloves sign
Wear non-sterile gloves and surgical mask
What is the right method to clean sutures/staples?
Clean one side with a 2x2 and NaCl 0.9%
Take another 2x2 to clean the other side
Use cotton swap if visibly soiled between sutures/staples
Which organ is at a higher risk of a hemorrhage?
Spleen
What medication would you take to counter an infection?
Antibiotics
For what type of isolation would I wear an N95 mask, a gown, gloves and a visor/glasses?
N95/droplet/ocular
True or False: To properly disinfect a wound you must use NaCl 0.9% followed by an alcohol swap.
False.
Never use an alcohol swap to clean a wound.
What is the normal rectal temperature in adult?
37.5oC
What are the immediate systemic reactions (4) to vaccines or serums?
Tachycardia
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Allergic reactions
What are the steps to dress for an N95/droplet/ocular isolation?
1. Hand wash
2. N95 mask
3. Gown
4. Visor/glasses
5. Gloves
True or False: You must clean the wound after taking the specimen.
True
Which organ atrophies with age?
Thymus
What are the unwanted side effects of antihistamine medications?
Dryness of the mucous membranes (dry mouth and eyes, constipation)
Drowsiness
Dizziness
What are the steps to undress for an N95/droplet/ocular isolation?
1. Remove gloves
2. Hand hygiene
3. Remove gown
4. Hand hygiene
5. Remove visor/glasses
6. Hand hygiene
7. Remove gloves
8. Hand washing
Do you have to measure every time you change a wound dressing?
Follow your protocol!
What do we produce less with age?
Hint: it slows scarring
Collagen
What are the unwanted side effects of antigout meds?
Gastric irritation
Nausea, vomiting
Abdominal pain
Increased risk of kidney stones
Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia