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Non-Aseptic refers to something that is .. |
not sterile |
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what would we need to do for NG tubes within radiology? |
placemnt verified by fluoro
also can be done by listening to stomach through stethoscope as air is injected |
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what do NG tubes do? |
administer meds gastic decompression removes flatus and fluids nutrition |
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true/false NG tubes can be used for suction |
true |
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what is important to do when a patient is on suction? |
check order to see if patient can be transported and siconnected from suction and for how long |
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what are the 2 different types of bedpans? |
standard pan fracture pan |
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describe a standard pan |
2 inches high. traditionally metal, now plastic |
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describe a fracture pan |
tapered at one end for comfort and easier use for patient with disabilities of gracture at angle |
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define enemas |
procedure of introducing liquids or gas into the rectum and colon. to expel contents, introduce drugs, radiography |
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what are the 5 types of cleansing enemas? |
hypotonic solution hypertonic solution isotonic saline solution soapsuds solution oil retention |
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what is a hypertonic solution? |
uses small amount of fluid and pulls water from surrounding tissues |
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what is isotonic saline solution |
same osmolarity as surrounding tissues safest option |
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what is a soapsud solution |
prevents parastasis .. movement of digestive |
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what is oil retention |
softens stool |
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define barium enemas |
exam to diagnose potential pathologic conditions of the colon |
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what is the importance of the inflatable cuff? |
holds catheter in place |
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why might the inflateable cuff not be used? |
damage to rectal wall from balloon. common complication |
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what position is the patient in during tip insertion? |
left sims position |
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what is the temperature of the cleansing bag? |
just above body temp |
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when do we use a single contrast BE? |
just barium
when colon configuration is of prime importance when fistuals thought to be present looking for appendicitis |
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when do we use double contrast BE |
barium and air most common toutine
patients with diarrhea high risk patients . polyps |
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what is the most common type of BE? |
double contrast BE |
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where do we insert the BE for patient with a colostomy? |
in their artificial opening called a stoma |
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true/false: patients with a colostomy generally need more contrast |
false less |
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what should be done prior to barium studies? |
CT of abd/pelvis |
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define aseptic |
a product or method that is free of microorganisms and/or pathogens |
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what is the goal of asepsis |
protect patient from infefction prevent spread of pathogens |
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what are the methods of achieving surgical asepsis of medical equipment .. 5 |
chemical dry heat conventional gas gas plasma autoclave |
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define chemical sterilization |
use of a germicidal solution with a sterile rinse to inactive or inhibit microbial growth |
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define dry heat sterilization |
uses an oven at 329 to 338 takes 1-6 hours no moisture used |
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define conventional gas |
uses a mix of gases heated to 135 .. drawback gases are posionous and must dissipate in controlled environment that requires time |
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define gas plasma sterilization |
uses low-temp and low-moisture hydrogen peroxide plasma for sterilization |
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define autoclave |
uses steam at 250 to 275 under pressure most common an deffective quick (as long as items can withstand heat and moisture |
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how must you pass in sterile enviroment |
back to back |
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arms are sterile from .. |
2 inches above elbow to cuff |
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is the cuff sterile or non sterile? |
non sterile |
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when opening a sterile package what is important? |
outer 1 inch is non sterile dont cross over |
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the top flap of wrapper set is to open ____ from you |
away |
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True/False: Sterile material may become wet and no need to redrape |
false. must stay dry redrape if wet |
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what is considered sterile? |
sleeves and front .. table/waist down is unsterile |
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what are two types of urinary catherters? |
straight and foley |
