Medical Procedures

Question 1

Medical Asepsis

Answer 1

Controlling the spread of hospital-acquired disease and cross infections.

Question 2

Surgical Asepsis

Answer 2

Sterilizing instruments & storing them safely, so that they do no become reinfected.

Question 3

6 components of the Chains of Infection

Answer 3

1) Infectious Microorganisms
2) Reservoir
3) Portal of Exit
4) Transmission Mode
5) Portal of Entry
6) Susceptible Host

Question 4

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 4

An agency of the United States federal government that focuses on workplace safety issues.

Question 5

Policy and Procedures Manual (P&P)

Answer 5

A codified document that outlines all the necessary policies, rules, etc. that the employees of the organization have to follow.

Question 6

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Answer 6

Explain how to handle caustic substances and provide information on the composition and toxic effects of the chemicals in the lab.

Question 7

What is another name for SDS?

Answer 7

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Question 8

START stands for

Answer 8

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment

Question 9

START assesses patients using 3 parameters:

Answer 9

Respiration, Perfusion, Mentation

Question 10

Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)

Answer 10

Contains information about drugs and their adverse effects; includes correct dosage and administration.

Question 11

Actions required if a patient brings medications for self-administration

Answer 11

1) Checking the label & dosage to ensure it is taken as directed
2) Opening the case and placing the medication in the patient’s hand.
3) Ensuring the safe disposal of sharps.