CLA Final Exam with 100% correct answers

CLA Final Exam with 100% correct answers What do standard precautions apply to? - answer- blood - body fluids - non intact skin - mucous membranes -exhaled droplets When should you wash your hands? - answer-between patients -between tasks on the same patient that may result in cross contamination -when the potential of touching body fluids exists -when change gloves -when remove gloves -after touching body fluids, even if you used gloves What body fluid is ok to touch and standard precautions do not apply to? - answersweat What is a fomite? - answerAn object that transmits diseases such as a door knob, microphone, etc... What are the transmission based precaution categories? - answer-contact precautions: direct (fluids) indirect (fomites) -Droplet precautions -airborne precautions What is an important carrier of fomites that many providers do not realize? - answerstethoscope How far can droplets travel? - answer10m (30ft) What is a common allergy important to be cautious of in health care? - answerLatex you become more susceptible to a latex allergy the more you are exposed to latex Name some items that may contain latex? - answerBP cuff stethoscope tourniquets trach tubes rubber aprons eye goggles Are healthcare workers at a higher likely hood to develop a latex allergy? - answerYes they have more frequent exposures to latex which increases the likelihood of an allergy What is the number one thing to do before an exam? - answerwash your hands put on gloves if needed What are the types of patient transfers? - answer-device assisted -pivot -2 person What is the most ideal kind of transfer? - answerThe one that keeps you and the patient the safest. Best to avoid lifting by yourself at all costs if you can. Device is the best option How many people are needed to perform a pivot transfer? - answer1 (well technically 2 cause it needs the person you are gonna pivot and you that will do the pivoting) How do you perform a pivot transfer? - answer-Two tables close together -patients knees between yours -reach under armpits and around their back clasping hands if you can -help to stand/pivot to 2nd table What should you avoid in a pivot transfer? - answer-avoid doing a pivot transfer altogether if you can -don't let patient grab your arms -don't try and control the time/decision to move. Patient should be in charge of letting themselves be moved and when that should occur Is a pivot transfer or a 2 person transfer safer? - answer2 person is sa