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clinical preparation Flashcards

1
Q

what are the rules for clinical preparation?

A

I D badges must be worn
No jewellery except a single plain ring
Nails should be short and clean
No false nails, extensions or varnish
Headscarves must be tucked in and free from embellishments
Make up should be discreet
Perfume/aftershave kept to a minimum
Facial hair must be neat and tidy
No false eyelashes or extensions
Shoes must be waterproof and closed over

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what is essential PPE for clinic?

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  • gloves
  • apron
  • face mask
  • visors
    (-AGP PPE)
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3
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when must gloves not be worn?

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  • NOT when opening drawers/cupboards
  • NOT when touching hair etc., adjusting chair or using a pen
  • NOT when dispensing oral hygiene aids
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4
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what patient PPE can be worn in the clinic?

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  • disposable bib
  • safety glasses
  • bowl
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5
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do you wear gloves when decontaminating?

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YES

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6
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what must be done after each patient?

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Safely dispose of sharps (in sharps box provided)
Safely dispose of sundries (in a clinical waste bag)
Place instruments into the red lid box
Fill in the paperwork and send with the instruments

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7
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what is important about disposing sharps?

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never fill sharps box above the black line

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8
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what are examples of sharps containing medical waste?

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  • local anaesthetic cartridges
  • vials
  • medicament/cement bottles
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9
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what goes into the red stream waste?

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  • amalgam shavings
  • empty amalgam capsules
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10
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what colour bag is the clinical waste bin bag?

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orange

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what goes into the clinical waste bin?

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Patient bib
Mouthwash cup
Denture bowl
Gauze, CWR etc.
Drapes
Gloves
Plastic apron

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12
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what goes into the general waste bin?

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packaging eg cardboard

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13
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what surfaces must be cleaned when decontaminating the unit?

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START AT THE TOP!
Light handles and arm
Headrest, back of chair and arm rests
REPLACE TUFFIE WIPES
Bracket table, overhead arm and handle
Motors, cables and housing
REPLACE TUFFIE WIPES
Suction tubing
Partition between the units
spittoon

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14
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in what order should PPE be put on?

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  • hand hygiene
  • apron
  • face mask
  • visor/goggles
  • gloves
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15
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what order should PPE be removed?

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  • gloves
  • apron
  • visor/goggles
  • face mask
  • hand hygiene
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16
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What is important surrounding taking infected instruments to the designated area?

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  • tagged at checklist attached
17
Q

How long can aerosols hang in the air?

A

4 hours

18
Q

What order should PPE be put on?

A

Hand hygiene
Apron
Face mask
Visor
Gloves

19
Q

What order should PPE be removed?

A

Gloves
Apron
Visor
Face mask
Hand hygiene

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