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When is glove protection compromised?
Dorsch 34 |
With each activity performed (especially when adhesive tape is torn)
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What kind of suture needles does the CDC recommend?
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curved, instrument-held suture needles (straight needles are associated with frequent injuries)
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A TB room should have how many air changes per hour?
Dorsch 34 |
12 or more
(also negative pressure room and dc air diretly to the outside) |
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When should a suspected TB pt be scheduled for sx?
Dorsch 34 |
Last case of the day or when minimal personnel are present
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What should be placed between a TB pt and the breathing system?
Dorsch 34 |
HEPA filter (high -efficiency particulate filtration of air)
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If there is not a designated PACU TB room, where should the pt be recovered?
Dorsch 34 |
PACU staff recover pt in OR or in pt's isolation room
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After a needlestick, what virus has the highest risk of infecting a HCW?
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HBV (then HCV and HIV)
10-30%, 2-4%, 0.3% respectively |
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What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Dorsch 34 |
a neurodegenerative disorder caused by prions-leads to dementia
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What is SARS?
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-viral syndrome transmitted by respiratory droplets or contact. Negative-pressure room with 6-12 exchanges per hour. HCW wear N-95 mask, goggles, gown, cap, and double gloves
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