Question 1

performing an EKG or preparing patients for other cardiac testing( holter monitor, event recorder, cardiac stress testing) involves

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medical aspesis( also known as cleaning technique)

Question 2

portable battery-operated device that continuously monitors heart activity 24 hours or longer; also known as ambulatory monitor

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Holter Monitor

Question 3

form of outpatient cardiac testing that involves the patient trigging the machine to record when experiencing cardiac symptoms

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event recorder

Question 4

practice designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens,as well as break the chain of infection

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medical aspesis also known as clean technique

Question 5

measures that contribute to employee safety in a health care setting is called

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several occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) and infection control is one of them

Question 6

provides recommendations to keep patients and workers safe according to the established best practices

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(CDC) centers for disease control and prevention

Question 7

the use of standard precautions greatly reduces the number of

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(HAIs) healthcare associated infections

Question 8

the basic level of infection control practices health care workers must perform before, during, and after every encounter with patients to prevent the spread of infection

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standard precautions

Question 9

_____________ is a medical aspetic technique that is routinely used to prevent the spread of infection

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Hand Washing

Question 10

reduces the number of micro-organisms,therby reducing the chances of disease transmission

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medical aspesis

Question 11

washing hands before and after each patient encounter, making sure the work space is clean, and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies is an example of

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Medical aspesis in action

Question 12

you must always follow this healthcare precaution

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Standard precautions

Question 13

when performing an EKG and if there are open areas on the skin you must?

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wear gloves because these increase the possibility of exposed to body fluids

Question 14

Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)

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(gloves, mask, gown, goggles) designed to protect a worker from exposure to chemicals or infectious material

Question 15

a body fluid that is not considered harmful to others

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sweat

Question 16

excess jewelry(rings,bracelts) is discouraged because they can

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harbor pathogens

Question 17

healthcare workers should avoid artificial nails because they can

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harbor pathogens and cause scratches or injury to patients

Question 18

Steps To Washing Hands:

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1) start by running hands  with clean, running, warm water 
2) apply soap
3) rub hands together for atleast 20 seconds paying attention to nails, inbetween and first inch of arm)
4)rinse hands with running water
5) Dry with clean towel or air dry 
6)to shut faucet off once hands are cleaned and dry use paper towel to shut off faucet

Question 19

steps to using alcohol based sanitizer if clean water and soap not available:

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1)an alcohol based sanitizer with a minimum of 60% alcohol can be used 
2)apply a small amount usually a dime sized 
3)rub hands together and make sure you cover all surfaces nails and inbetween fingers 
4)should not be used if hands are visibly dirty

Question 20

_________ is helpful if  their is visible debris on the equipment  gloves must be worn during this process.

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Sanitization

Question 21

When determining that gloves are needed

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ask patients about latex allergies to avoid reactions

Question 22

is the process of destroying pathogens on a surface even though it does not destroy all microbal spores, it greatly reduces the spread of infection by limiting microbal activity

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Disinfection

Question 23

chemical disenfection are reserved for?

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medical supplies and equipment such as leads. 
*may not be used on patients

Question 24

wires that conduct electrical impulses from electrodes to an EKG machine

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Leads

Question 25

The EKG machine, Leads, and Exam table should be disinfected after each use to:

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minimize the risk of spreading infection

Question 26

requires disposal of infectious and hazardous waste according to safety standards:

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OSHA

Question 27

Provides healthcare workers with the tools and resources to maintain a safe clinical work enviroment:

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The use of PPE and safety data sheets(SDSs)

Question 28

Documentation provided by manufactures of potentially harmful substances that lists chemical components, associated hazards, and treatment in case of exposure

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SDS safety data sheet

Question 29

the proper identification and disposal of contaminated material is another step in

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preventing the spread of infectionous material

Question 30

when performing cardiac testing most materials can be disposed in a _______________ . Only put body fluid into a ______________________.

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regular waste can, biohazardus can

Question 31

Dispose any needles or other sharps supplies used during a stress test injection in the appropriate

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sharps container

INFECTION CONTROL