OCSE prep Flashcards
examples of questions in hisorty takign
Do you smoke how many since when what allergies do you have what medication do you tkae how often is there any family history of heart disease do you suffer from stroke diabetes?
where should be bare on arms from
below elbow
when should you wash hands
before patient contact before aseptic technique after exposure to body fluids after patient contact after contact with patients surroundings
what does BBTE require
all watches removed
jewellery removed
sleeves up
long hair back annd above collar
why are false nails not allowe
encourage growth of bacteria and fungi
fixative can damage nail bed and may lead to infection - cross contamination control
when should soap and water be used
When hands are visibly soiled.
- The patient is experiencing vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
- There is direct hand contact with bodily fluids; i.e. if gloves have not been worn.
- There is an outbreak of Norovirus, Clostridium difficile or other diarrhoeal illnesses.
- After using the toilet.
- Before and after preparing, handling or eating food.
- Before and after an aseptic technique.
- After removal of gloves.
- At the start of a shift and at the end of a shift.
- After completing a task i.e. cleaning equipment.
hand washing technique
must be washed under running water must be wet before applying liquid soap rinse thoroughly dry hands thoroughly cover abrasions or cuts with waterproof dressing
why should you dry hands
wet surfaces transfer microorganism more effectively than dry ones
what is the use of gloves for
reduces risk of contamintion of healthcare workers hands by fluids
reduces risk of spreading microorganims
what is the use of gloves for
reduces risk of contamintion of healthcare workers hands by fluids
reduces risk of spreading microorganims
what are transient microorganism
found on the surface of the skin
direct contact will transfer the microorganims
what are resident microorganisms
commensals
located in hair follicles swet glands ect
name some instruments
mirroe periodontal probe briault probe excavators burnisher explorer
what should you do for a needle stick injury
encourage bleeding by sqeezing ths site wash with warm running water and soap dry and apply waterproof dressing report incideint to suporvisor refer to occ health for sig exposute fill in Datix form on STH intranet site
what to do if eyes are contaminated
wash with water
