TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

Question 1

TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

Anyone having contact with the patient should wear powder-free latex gloves (the Department issued latex glove is sufficient), face protection (i.e. goggles and mask or one-piece face shield) and the moisture resistant gown or jumpsuit from the Communicable Disease Protection Kit.

Answer 1

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Question 2

TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

Gloves should not be worn for more than ____ minutes when handling chemotherapy agents.

Due to the risk to a fetus or an infant; members who are pregnant or nursing should not participate in the care of these patients.

Answer 2

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Question 3

TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

If a spill kit is not available at the scene, DO NOT transport the chemotherapy agent whether or not it is infusing.

Answer 3

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Question 4

TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

Unless the spill results in the release of fumes, it is not necessary to request a Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) response for a spill of this size (usually less than 500cc or 1 pint).

Answer 4

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Question 5

TB 51 TRANSPORTING PATIENTS CHEMOTHERAPY

If the agent gets in your eyes, immediately flush your eyes with normal saline solution for, at least, ___ minutes.

ANY EXPOSURE TO A CHEMOTHERAPY AGENT MUST BE EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN.

Answer 5

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