Chapter 1: After the Examination Flashcards
What is the first step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Discarding the gown, drape, table paper, pillow cover (in appropriate receptacle) while wearing disposable gloves.
What is the second step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Dispose of the infectious waste in the biohazard container.
What is the third step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Dispose of used sharps in sharps container (needles, scalpels and lancets).
What is the fourth step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Wipe the counter and examination table with a solution containing bleach.
What is the fifth step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Sanitize any reusable instruments as appropriate.
What is the sixth step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Remove gloves and wash hands.
What is the seventh step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Pull down clean table paper and place a clean cover on the pillow.
What is the eighth step once the examination is complete and the room should be cleaned?
Restock the room with supplies in preparation for the next patient.