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| Two agents commonly used for skin prep are: |
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Definition
1. Chlorhexidine
2. Hexachlorophene |
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| What are the three zones of the surgical suite? |
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Definition
1. Unrestricted
2. Semi-restricted
3. Restricted |
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| The area between the instrument table and the sterile drapes is called what? |
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Definition
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| A solution that is used to disinfect skin is called what? |
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Definition
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| What is a fenestrated drape? |
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Definition
| a drape w/ one or more openings |
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| The ___________ and the _______ _____ are both major sites of nosocomial infection. |
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Definition
1. bloodstream
2. urinary tract |
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| ____ is the institution that inspects work sites and protects workers and students from work-related injuries and illnesses. |
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Definition
| OSHA - the "Occupational Safety and Health Administration" |
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Which is correct?
Clean gloves must be worn any time the radiographer...
1. touches a pt.
2. may come into contact w/ a pt's blood or bodily fluids |
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Definition
| 2. may come into contact w/ a pt's blood or bodily fluids |
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| When a radiographer enters an isolation unit where strict isolation is practiced he will need what? (List 5) |
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Definition
1. Cap
2. Gown
3. Two pairs of clean gloves
4. Cassette covers
5. Mask |
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| (True or False) A radiographer who has a cold enters a newborn nursery. He must wear a mask. |
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Definition
| False (the radiographer won't be allowed in the nursery if s/he has a cold) |
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| (True or False) O.R. workers must be dressed in a sterile gown, gloves, and masks if they are to be considered sterile. |
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Definition
| False (A cap and shoe covers are necessary as well) |
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| (True or False) A sterile field can be created at any time as long as it's covered. |
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Definition
| False (must be created right before the procedure that is to be taking place) |
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| (True or False) A sterile person drapes the area closest to him/her first to protect the sterile gown. |
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Definition
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| Hepatitis is an inflammation of the cells of the _____. |
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Definition
| Liver; Hepat - Liver, Itis - Inflammation |
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| Which strains of Hepatitis are transmitted by the fecal-oral route? |
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Definition
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| Which strains of Hepatitis are transmitted via blood or bodily fluids? |
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Definition
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| What is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States? |
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Definition
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Term
| The Sx of viral hepatitis: (flu-like Sx) |
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Definition
1. Low-grade fever
2. Muscle aches
3. Fatigue
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| (True or False) The bacteria that causes TB forms spores. |
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Definition
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| (True or False) Methacillin is a form of synthetic penicillin. |
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Definition
| True (but its technically semi-synthetic) |
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Term
| ____________ is a bacteria that is part of the normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract; however; it is capable of causing disease when it affects blood, urine, or wounds. |
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Definition
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| What is the 2nd most causative microbe for nosocomial infections? |
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Definition
| VRE - "Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus" |
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Term
| What is bacteria in the blood stream called? |
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Definition
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| What is Fungi in the bloodstream called? |
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Definition
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Definition
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| What is a spore-forming bacteria that releases toxins into the bowel that are resistant to disinfectants and so can be easily spread from the hands of healthcare providers. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum time for hand-washing? |
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Definition
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Term
| Wash _ in. above the wrist if your hands are not contaminated. |
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Definition
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Term
| A person who has a latex sensitivity can have a severe allergic reaction called: |
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Definition
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Term
| (True or False) Disinfection removes spores from contaminated surfaces. |
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Definition
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Term
| (True or False) Disinfectants are used on body surfaces. |
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Definition
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Term
| Precautions based on how the disease is spread are called ____________ - _____ precautions. |
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Definition
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| (True or False) A person w/ an airborne disease can share a room w/ another pt. if their beds are 3 feet away from each other. |
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Definition
| False (must have private room unless the other pt. has the same illness) |
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Term
| Name 5 airborne diseases. |
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Definition
1. SARS - "Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome"
2. Smallpox
3. TB - "Tuberculosis"
4. Varicella - "Chicken Pox"
5. Rubeola |
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Term
| When a pt. coughs or sneezes, droplets are not spread more than _ feet. |
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Definition
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Term
| 9 diseases that are spread by droplet transmission: |
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Definition
| 1. influenza, 2. rubella, 3. mumps, 4. pertusis - "whooping cough", 5. most pneumonias, 6. diptheria, 7. pharyngitis, 8. scarlet fever, 9.meningococcal meningitis |
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Term
| (True or False) You should always wear a mask whenever you are around a pt. who is on droplet precautions. |
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Definition
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Term
| The presence of microorganisms on a person's skin is called ___________. |
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Definition
| colonization (person may not have Sx of the disease) |
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Term
| (True or False) Expanded precautions means the same thing as strict isolation. |
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Definition
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| (True or False) A person on a strict isolation can have flowers and fruit in their room as long as they are fresh. |
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Definition
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Term
| When x-raying newborns in the NICU area the student should wash his/her hands for _ minutes. |
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Definition
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Term
| Factors that encourage nosocomial infections: |
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Definition
| 1. VADs 2. Urinary catheters, 3. Therapeutic regimen, 4. Equipment, 5. Environment, 6. Contamination during medical procedures |
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Term
| Factors that make pts more susceptible to nosocomial infections: |
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Definition
| 1. Age, 2. Heredity, 3. Nutritional status, 4. Stress, 5. Inadequate rest and excersize, 6. Personal habits, 7. Health Hx, 8. Inadequate defenses |
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Term
| The 3rd kingdom is called the protista kingdom. It includes the following: |
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Definition
| 1. Bacteria, 2. Fungi, 3. Protozoa, 4. Helminths, 5. Viruses, 6. Prions |
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Term
| An _________ encases genetic material in the cell and may protect it for many years. When conditions for survival are again favorable, the _________ germinates and the bacterial cell grows again and replicates. |
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Definition
| endospore (bacterial spore) |
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Term
| (True or False) Viruses must invade a host cell to survive. |
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Definition
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Term
| When antigens invade the body __________ are produced. |
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Definition
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Term
| A white blood cell is called a __________. |
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Definition
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Term
| Antibodies can be found in _____ _____, ______, and _________ |
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Definition
| human tears, saliva, and colostrum |
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Term
| HIV is a retrovirus. That means that it converts viral material from ___ to ___ after it penetrates a cell. |
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Definition
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Term
| If a person's private legal rights have been violated, _____ ___ is used to decide this case. |
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Definition
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Term
| Defaming, battery, false imprisonment, and causing extreme emotional distress resulting in illness through outrageous or shocking conduct are all examples of what type of tort? |
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Definition
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Term
| If the radiographer is negligent in the performance of his/her duty this is what type of tort? |
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Definition
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Term
| All radiographic images must contain the following: |
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Definition
1. Pt's name
2. Pt's I.D.
3. Name of the facility
4. Identification markers
5. Date image was taken
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Term
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Definition
1. Data collection
2. Data analysis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation |
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Term
| What are the items needed to complete a Hx? |
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Definition
1. Localization (of the problem)
2. Chronology
3. Onset
4. Aggravating or alleviating factors
5. Associated manifestations |
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Term
| (True or False) The radiographer should ask both open-ended and close-ended questions during the documentation of the pt's Hx. |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the signs of impaired circulation in a pt. who has on a new cast? |
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Definition
| 1. Pain, 2. Coldness, 3. Numbness, 4. Burning or tingling of fingers or toes, 5. Swelling, 6. Skin color change, 7. Inablility to move fingers or toes, 8. Decrease in or absense of pulse |
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Term
| How many degrees should the pt's head and torso be raised in a high-fowler's position? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many degrees should the pt's head and torso be raised in a semi-fowler's position? |
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Definition
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Term
| The first 6 - 12 weeks after someone has been infected with HIV is know as what? |
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Definition
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Term
| It would be unwise to sterilize scopes using what method of sterilization? |
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Definition
| Autoclave (steam under pressure) |
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Term
| Name the types of Fx reduction. |
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Definition
1. Open Reduction
2. Closed Reduction
3. External Fixtation
4. Internal Fixtation |
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Term
| How many absences can you have before you recieve a demerit? |
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Definition
3 (spring/fall semester)
2 (summer semester) |
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Term
| How many tardies can you have before you get a demerit? |
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Definition
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