What 4 main things do sonographers have an obligation towards:
1.Their Patient
2.Department
3.The Profession
4.Themselves
National movement designed to recapture the respect and good will of the American public is called…?
Patient-centered Care
Observable and measurable signs
of life are called…?
Vital Signs
Give at least 5 examples of Vital Signs:
- Heart rate
- Respirations
- Pulse Oximetry
- Temperature
- Blood Pressure
-Pain
2 most common arrythmias?
Tachycardia and Bradycardia
The normal amount of O2 in the blood is…?
90%
Normal respirations for an adult patient at rest?
15-20 RR
What is “Dyspnea”?
Difficulty breathing
What is “Apnea”?
No breathing; spontaneous abruptions of no breathing intervals
What is “Hyperventilation”?
To fast of breathing; breath off to much CO2
Before taking a pts blood pressure, how long should they rest for?
At least 5 minutes
Finish the Statement:
Position the pts arm on a _________ structure at _______ level
supporting; heart
What does the systolic number represent?
Contraction of the Ventricles
What does the diastolic number represent?
Filling of the Ventricles
What is considered “Isolated Systolic Hypertension”?
Systolic is above 140 mm Hg but diastolic remains below 90 mm Hg
If the wound is within the _________ field, _______ technique is required to scan over the ____ wound
scanning; sterile; open
Does ostomy bag changing require a sterile or clean technique?
Clean
What 2 things are needed changing a ostomy bag?
Date and Time of bag removal and replacement (Character of drainage noted)
“Measures for reducing the risk of microorganism transmission from both recognized and unrecognized sources” is called…?
Standard Precautions
When MUST your hands be washed?
-After every patient
-All body fluids, even non-visible blood (only exception is perspiration/sweating)
-Broken skin
-Mucous Membrane (Inside mouth, nose, eyelids)
“The basic infection-control guidelines designed to reduce the risks of infection spread” is called…?
Standard Precautions
Name 3 transmission modes of infection
-Airborne
-Droplet
-Contact
What should you wear that is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
-Gloves
-Masks
-Gowns
-Eye protection/Face shield
What is Level 1 of Spaulding’s Classification System of disinfection?
Low level disinfectant wipes for “non-critical” devices (BP cuffs, Transducers, etc.)
