Week 4 - Infection Control

Question 1

What methods are used to sterilize instruments?

Answer 1

Autoclave
Dry heat
Liquid chemical
Ethylene Oxide Gas

Question 2

Describe the sterilization process using an autoclave

Answer 2

sterilization with saturated steam

250 degrees F, 15 psi for 30 minutes followed by rapid decompression

Question 3

What maintenance, records must be kept while operating an autoclave?

Answer 3

must keep records of machine testing, repairs

checked /inspected by OSHA

Question 4

The drawback of using high heat to sterilize instruments is _____

Answer 4

it tends to make instruments brittle

Question 5

What liquid chemicals are used to sterilize instruments?

Answer 5

Bleach & water soluation (1:10)

Cavicide

Question 6

What are sub-standard/unacceptable sterilization techniques?

Answer 6

boiling
alcohol
pressure cooker

Question 7

Methods for practitioner hygiene include ______

Answer 7

washing hand w/ soap and water before and after needling
keeping fingernails short and clean
Cover broken skin

Question 8

It it mandatory to wear exam gloves when there is ______

Answer 8

exposure to blood and body fluids

non-intact skin

Question 9

What is the procedure following a needle stick exposure?

Answer 9

• wash out area w/ iodine
• file incident report
• seek medical counseling, prophylactic treatment
• can request patient to be tested for blood-borne pathogens

Question 10

Describe a proper sharps container

Answer 10

leak resistant
puncture resistant
biohazard warning
red color

Question 11

What is the procedure to clean up a blood spill?

Answer 11

• clean up blood using rubber cleaning gloves
• clean area w/ soap and water
• clean area w/ bleach and water, cavicide or other germicide
• gather all cleaning materials, wrap in plastic bag and dispose
• wash hands w/ soap and water

Question 12

What is the procedure to clean up a sharps spill?

Answer 12

• wearing heavy gloves, pick up needle w/ hemostat
• clean area w/ soap and water
• clean area w/ bleach and water
• gather all cleaning materials, wrap in plastic bag and dispose
• wash hands w/ soap and water

Question 13

What techniques are used during freehand needle insertion?

Answer 13

single finger press
skin spreading
skin pinching
using gauze to thread needle

Question 14

Describe what it may feel like when Qi is obtained?

Answer 14

tingling, heaviness, achy, radiating/traveling sensation, euphoric/orgasmic sensation, electric sensation