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Clinical Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What are microorganisms?

A

Tiny living plants or animals that cannot be seen with the naked eye

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2
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4 examples of microorganisms -

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1) bacteria
2) Protozoa
3) fungi
4) viruses

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3
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Why do microorganisms prefer a neutral pH?

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If the environment becomes too acidic they die.

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4
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6 growth requirements for microorganisms -

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1) proper nutrition
2) oxygen
3) temperature
4) darkness
5) moisture
6) pH

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5
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7 protective mechanisms of the body -

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1) skin 2) mucous membranes 3) mucus and cilia 4) coughing and sneezing 5) tears and sweat 6) urine and vaginal secretions 7) stomach

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6
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Transient Flora -

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Live and grow but do not reside on the surface of the skin. More easily removed.

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7
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Resident Flora -

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Normally reside and grow in the dermis

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8
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OSHA

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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9
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OPIM

A

Other Potentially Infectious Material

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10
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What does OSHA do?

A

Assists employers in providing a safe and healthy working environment for their employees.

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11
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AIDS

A

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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12
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What is an opportunistic infection?

A

An infection that results from a defective immune system

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13
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What are the stages of AIDS?

A

1) acute HIV infection
2) asymptomatic period
3) symptomatic period
4) AIDS

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14
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When and why is hand washing important in the medical office?

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When dirt is visible & to keep an aseptic environment, always.

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15
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What factors make a host more susceptible to the entrance of microorganisms?

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  • poor health
  • nutrition
  • hygiene
  • stress
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16
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What is the most likely way of contracting hepB in the healthcare setting?

A

Needle sticks

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17
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What are the 3 AIDS defining conditions?

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1) opportunistic infections
2) unusual cancers
3) severe and rare type of pneumonia

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18
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Name the 4 vital signs

A

1) temperature
2) pulse
3) respiration
4) blood pressure

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19
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What are the main sites for taking body temp?

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  • oral
  • rectal
  • axillary
  • ear
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20
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Why does the rectal thermometer provide a very accurate temp

A

Because its a closed cavity

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21
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The normal pulse range for an adult

A

70 times per min.

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22
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Where is cyanosis first observed?

A

Lips and nail beds

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23
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Acute illness-

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Severe and sudden (eg) broken bone

24
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Chronic illness-

A

Long developing syndrome (eg) osteoporosis

25
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Sanitization

A

reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level

26
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Decontamination-

A

Removal of contaminants

27
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Disinfectant-

A

destroys bacteria but does not kill spores

28
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Sterilization -

A

Destroying all forms of microbial spores

29
Q

7 steps to sanitizing instruments

A
  • rinse
  • decontaminate
  • clean
  • thoroughly rinse
  • dry
  • check them
  • lubricate them
30
Q

When are you going to wear medical gloves?

A

Anytime there is a chance you will come in contact with OPIM’S

31
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High-level disinfection -

A

destroys all bacteria with the exception of spores.

32
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Intermediate-level disinfection -

A

Inactivates all vegetative bacteria, most viruses, fungi, but does not kill spores

33
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Low-level disinfection -

A

Kills most bacteria, some viruses, and some fungi but it can not be relied on to kill resistant bacteria

34
Q

The autoclave operates at what?

A

15 PSI at 250° for 15 mins

35
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Supine -

A

The patient lies on the back with arms at sides

36
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Dorsal recumbent -

A

The patient is supine with the legs separated, knees bent, and feet flat on the table.

37
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Lithotomy -

A

Similar to the dorsal recumbent position but with the bottom positioned at edge of table. Feet flat.

38
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Semi fowler’s -

A

The patient is half- sitting elevated at 30-45°

39
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Prone-

A

The patient lies on stomach with the head supported and turned to the side

40
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Sims-

A

Patient lies on the left side with the left arm and shoulder behind the body, right leg and arm sharply flexed on the table, and left knee slightly flexed.

41
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Palpation-

A

Examination of the body using touch

42
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Percussion -

A

Tapping with fingers and listening to sounds produced to determine the density and location of organs

43
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Auscultation -

A

Listening with a stethoscope

44
Q

Normal adult body temp -

A

98.6°f

45
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4 factors that could affect body temp -

A

1) drugs
2) fitness
3) age
4) emotions

46
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4 kinds of fever -

A

Intermittent - fluctuates between fever and normal
Remittent - wide range of fevers
Constant - fluctuates but always above normal
Relapsing - short period of fever over a few days and then comes and goes.

47
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Systolic pressure -

A

Pressure when heart is contracting (squeezing)

48
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Diastolic pressure -

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Pressure when heart is resting (not squeezing)

49
Q

Most sterilization indicators operate on what principle?

A

Color change indicates sterilization is complete

50
Q

Wet sterilization pack =

A

Re-sterilization

51
Q

When unsure if an instrument is sterile…

A

Re-sterilize

52
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Diagnosis -

A

Scientific method of determining and identifying a patients condition

53
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Prognosis -

A

predicting the likely outcome of an illness, often involving a detailed description.

54
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Risk factor -

A

something that increases your chances of developing a particular condition

55
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Purpose of draping -

A

To provide for modesty, comfort, and warmth

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