AAMI CABT Study Guide 2024 exam with
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OSHA - ANSWER- the governing body that sets guidelines for the health and
safety of workers.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - ANSWER- Explains the hazards and
identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.
safety data sheets (SDS) - ANSWER- provide detailed information on each
hazardous chemical, including its potential hazardous effects, its physical and
chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective
measures
Iatrogenic Diseases - ANSWER- Diseases that are contracted as the result of a
medical procedure
When there will be contact with blood or other bodily fluids. 6 PPE should also be
used for airborne precautions such as someone with tuberculosis (TB). -
ANSWER- When should PPE be worn?
Nosocomial Infections - ANSWER- infections acquired by toxins and/or germs in
the hospital
Oxygen - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Green
Carbon Dioxide - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Gray
Helium - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Brown
Nitrous Oxide - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Blue
,Nitrogen - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Black
Air - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- yellow
D.I.S.S - ANSWER- Diameter Index and Safety System, standard used for Oxygen,
Nitrous Oxide, Air, Nitrogen and Suction. Each type has its own pitch (thread type
and size) and is not interchangeable.
P.I.S.S - ANSWER- pin index safety system
- used to decrease inadvertent misconnections of gas cylinders
Radiation sign - ANSWER-
Laser sign - ANSWER-
Biohazard sign - ANSWER- Seen on materials considered to contain infectious
organisms, blood, body fluids, etc.
Fire protection equipment; Danger, high risk of injury or death; Emergency stops
and alarms - ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Red
Moderate risk of injury; Guarding devices - ANSWER- Color codes around
hospital- Orange
Caution statements; Minor risk of injury; Materials handling equipment -
ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Yellow
No immediate hazard - ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Blue
Safety equipment or information; First aid equipment or location - ANSWER-
Color codes around hospital- Green
Combustible material - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Red
Oxidizers - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and other
shipping containers- Yellow
Poison or Toxic - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and
other shipping containers- White
, Explosives - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and other
shipping containers- Orange
Non-flammable gas - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Green
Flammable Solids - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Red and White Striped
1) Notify Employees
2) Shut Down Equipment Properly
3) Disconnect all primary energy sources
4) Address all secondary sources
5) Verify the lockout
6) Keep it in force during shift change
7) Bring the equipment back online - ANSWER- What is the Lockout Tagout
(LOTO) Procedure
The Staff will be required to wear hospital provided scrubs, caps, masks and
shoe covers. - ANSWER- what is the proper operating room attire?
ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Possibly Achieved Used in Imaging is a
practice used to obtain the lowest amount of radiation possible by following
safety procedures. The best practice to follow when dealing with radiation is TDS
Time, Distance, and shielding. - ANSWER- What is ALARA, and what's the best
way to achieve this procedure
Staff will be required to wear specific gowns and scrubs - ANSWER- what is the
proper Central Supply Attire?
What is the Joint Commission? - ANSWER- The national accrediting body of
health care organizations with two goals of reducing the risk of undesirable
patient outcomes and encouraging continuous improvement.. If a hospital is
Accredited, they are deemed eligible to receive Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursement.
If a hospital is accredited by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
what does that mean? - ANSWER- If A facility is accredited that means it is
deemed to be in compliance with all Medicare requirements at the time of the
survey.
complete solutions
OSHA - ANSWER- the governing body that sets guidelines for the health and
safety of workers.
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - ANSWER- Explains the hazards and
identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.
safety data sheets (SDS) - ANSWER- provide detailed information on each
hazardous chemical, including its potential hazardous effects, its physical and
chemical characteristics, and recommendations for appropriate protective
measures
Iatrogenic Diseases - ANSWER- Diseases that are contracted as the result of a
medical procedure
When there will be contact with blood or other bodily fluids. 6 PPE should also be
used for airborne precautions such as someone with tuberculosis (TB). -
ANSWER- When should PPE be worn?
Nosocomial Infections - ANSWER- infections acquired by toxins and/or germs in
the hospital
Oxygen - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Green
Carbon Dioxide - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Gray
Helium - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Brown
Nitrous Oxide - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Blue
,Nitrogen - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- Black
Air - ANSWER- Medical gas tank color- yellow
D.I.S.S - ANSWER- Diameter Index and Safety System, standard used for Oxygen,
Nitrous Oxide, Air, Nitrogen and Suction. Each type has its own pitch (thread type
and size) and is not interchangeable.
P.I.S.S - ANSWER- pin index safety system
- used to decrease inadvertent misconnections of gas cylinders
Radiation sign - ANSWER-
Laser sign - ANSWER-
Biohazard sign - ANSWER- Seen on materials considered to contain infectious
organisms, blood, body fluids, etc.
Fire protection equipment; Danger, high risk of injury or death; Emergency stops
and alarms - ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Red
Moderate risk of injury; Guarding devices - ANSWER- Color codes around
hospital- Orange
Caution statements; Minor risk of injury; Materials handling equipment -
ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Yellow
No immediate hazard - ANSWER- Color codes around hospital- Blue
Safety equipment or information; First aid equipment or location - ANSWER-
Color codes around hospital- Green
Combustible material - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Red
Oxidizers - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and other
shipping containers- Yellow
Poison or Toxic - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and
other shipping containers- White
, Explosives - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars, and other
shipping containers- Orange
Non-flammable gas - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Green
Flammable Solids - ANSWER- Standardized Color Codes on Trucks, Rail cars,
and other shipping containers- Red and White Striped
1) Notify Employees
2) Shut Down Equipment Properly
3) Disconnect all primary energy sources
4) Address all secondary sources
5) Verify the lockout
6) Keep it in force during shift change
7) Bring the equipment back online - ANSWER- What is the Lockout Tagout
(LOTO) Procedure
The Staff will be required to wear hospital provided scrubs, caps, masks and
shoe covers. - ANSWER- what is the proper operating room attire?
ALARA stands for As Low As Reasonably Possibly Achieved Used in Imaging is a
practice used to obtain the lowest amount of radiation possible by following
safety procedures. The best practice to follow when dealing with radiation is TDS
Time, Distance, and shielding. - ANSWER- What is ALARA, and what's the best
way to achieve this procedure
Staff will be required to wear specific gowns and scrubs - ANSWER- what is the
proper Central Supply Attire?
What is the Joint Commission? - ANSWER- The national accrediting body of
health care organizations with two goals of reducing the risk of undesirable
patient outcomes and encouraging continuous improvement.. If a hospital is
Accredited, they are deemed eligible to receive Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursement.
If a hospital is accredited by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
what does that mean? - ANSWER- If A facility is accredited that means it is
deemed to be in compliance with all Medicare requirements at the time of the
survey.
