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What is the concentration needed for hydrogen peroxide to be capable of sterilization?
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6-25%
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What is the wrong way to hangle a stuck needle?
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use tweezers to pull needle out
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Both Federal and State confidentiality laws require that one with patient consent can medical information be released. To what does this not apply to?
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Case discussion with other professionals as long as the case is described with no personal identifying information.
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It is recommended taht health care professionals who work in inner city clinics have a physical exam on yearly basis that also include
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Testing for Tuberculosis
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You have HBV... what does that mean for your practice?
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You can practice if you have received counseling from an expert review panel. They will advise you under which circumstances you may perform exposure-prone procedures. After which you will still need to advise your patients of your status.
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If a patient faints after needle insertion, what should first be done?
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Remove Needles
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Three reasons something has gone wrong after needling GV 15 or GV 16 too deeply
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1) Convulsions
2) paralysis 3) Coma |
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You have written your point tx in the tx record. You decide to use two alternate points. What needs to be done?
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1) draw a line through point not used
2) initial the change 3) record the updated points |
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If a patient faints after needling LI-14. After removing the needle and elevating the feet, what point can you use to help resuscitate the patient?
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St 36. -if needling has been done in the upper half of the body use st 36 and use li4 if needling has been done in lower part of body.
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If you are stuck with a contaminated needle. When should you see a physician?
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Within a couple of hours
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Diluted beach solution should be no more than
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24 hours old
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What is one of the most common causes of cross-infections in the health field?
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needle stick accidents account for 58-80% of HIV exposures in the health field
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What condition would prevent the practitioner from direct patient care and handling patient-care equipment?
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Weeping Dermatitis and any exudative lesions
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When is the one time that it is not manditory to wash your hands?
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before putting on gloves
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Laws requiring health care providers to report known or suspected communicable diseases and child or elder abuse
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vary from state to state
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What is the wrong way to handle a broken needle?
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cut the flesh to get access to the needle
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Treatment table tops, shelves and other working surfaces should be cleaned with a disinfectant, how often?
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At least once per day. They should also be cleaned whenever there is visible contamination or whenever the patient directly contacts the surface
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If you pierce a vein during acupuncture treatment you should apply direct pressure for up to >>>
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1 minute. If you pierce an artery apply pressure for up to 5 minutes. Gloves must be worn while applying pressure.
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If a patient has a small first degree burn after moxa, you are advised to do the following except
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apply ice
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How often should an ECP ( Exposure Control Plan) be updated?
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it should be updated not just annually but whenever there is a new procedure or if a new staff position is created
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