Patient Care Flashcards
What term is applied to the level of medical asepsis that involves the destruction of pathogens by using chemical materials?
disinfection
What is the term associated with an object that once contaminated acts as the vehicle for an infection
fomite
The common contrast media agent term “Barium” is actually made up of what compound?
Barium sulfate
Barium would not be the contrast media of choice to use on a patient with what problem?
bowel perforation
Why is limiting the maxiumum kilovoltage of the useful x-ray beam important when performing exams employing an iodinated contrast media?
excessive kilovoltage reduces the ability of the iodinated contrast media to attenuate the useful x-ray beam
What is the sequence for doing diagnostic studies?
All radiographic exams not requiring contrast Lab studies for iodine uptake Radiographic of the urinary tract Radiographic of the biliary tract Lower gastrointestinal series Upper gastrointestinal series
How do you prioritize waiting time?
Fasting patients
Emergency patients
Peds and geriatric patients that are npo
Diabetic patients
What is assault?
The threat of touching in an injurious manner
What is battery?
An unlawful touching of a person without consent
What does respondeat superior mean?
Let the master answer
What does res ipsa loquititur mean?
The thing speaks for itself
What are the five steps of grieving?
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
What is medical asepsis?
Reducing the probability of infectious organisms being transmitted to an individual
What is surgical asepsis?
The complete removal of all organisms and their spores from equipment used
To disinfect you use what material?
Chemical
To sterilize you use what material?
Heat , gas, and chemical
What is the cycle of infection?
Pathogenic organism
Reservoir
Means of transmission
Susceptible host
What is the proper mechanics for patient transfer?
Wide stable base of support
Close to body
No twisting
Which IV gauage has the largest bore? 12, 18, 20, 23?
12
What is the proper treatment for contrast media extravasation into tissued around a vein include?
warm moist heat, application of pressure
What is the most frequently used site for IV injection of contrast?
antecubital vein
Soiled linen and “scrubs are considered fomites
True or False
True
What is a fomite? How is it transported?
inanimate object, radiograph equipment, food, water
What is a vector?
animal or insect that transmits infection, mosquitos, ticks
What is an example of an airborne infection?
coughing, sneezing
What is droplet transmission?
involves contact of the muscous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth
What is a vehicle?
Any medium that transports microorganisms
Where do nosocomial infections occur?
hospitals, nursing homes, doctors offices
