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10 Cards in this Set
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The unit calls for a patient -cooling machine, which of the following would be sent A. Intravenous pump B. Hypo/hyperthermia machine C. Continuous passive motion device D. Patient-controlled analgesia pump |
B. Hypo/hyperthermia machine |
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Which of the following pieces of equipment is used to prevent the formation of blood clots A. Hypo/hyperthermia machine B. Sequential compression device C. Patient-controlled analgesia pump D. Continuous passive motion device |
B. Sequential compression device |
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Patient care equipment should be cleaned, and if necessary, disinfected A. After each use B. Once a week C. When it is visibly soiled D. When the nurse sends it to SPD |
A. After each use |
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Generally, prior to disinfection, patient care equipment should be A. Sprayed with water B. Cleaned with detergent C. Rinsed with an antiseptic D. Wiped with a chlorine-soaked cloth |
B. Cleaned with detergent |
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Personnel who collect or process patient care equipment should A. Observe standard precautions B. Clean door knobs after picking up equipment C. Spray the equipment with disinfectant before its cleaned D. Use a clean, reusable cleaning cloth on each piece of equipment |
A. Observe standard precautions |
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Which of the following should be used to disinfect patient care equipment A. An alcohol-based disinfectant B. The disinfectant used in the ultrasonic cleaner C. The general-use disinfectant used to clean work surfaces D. The disinfectant recommended by the equipment manufacturer |
D. The disinfectant recommended by the manufacturer |
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Which of the following is not part of the final preparation of patient care equipment for reuse A. Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag B. Checking of cords and plugs for signs of damage C. Checking of the date of the last safety check D. Lubrication of movable parts |
A. Placement of disassembled parts into a plastic bag |
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Which of the following actions should be taken if a small cut or nick is noted in the cord of a piece of patient care equipment A. Place electrical tape over the defect B. Clean, disinfect then send to the biomedical engineering department C. Leave in service as long as the cut does not reach the wire D. Contact the manufacturer for further instructions |
B. Clean, disinfect then send to the biomedical engineering department |
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Prior to transport, soiled patient care equipment should be A. Cleaned B. Contained C. Inspected D. Disinfected |
B. Contained |
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There is a high patient census, and there are no PCA pumps available for distribution. Which of the following actions would be most effective A. Wait for the next shift to do rounds B. Call nursing units to let them know C. Have staff check the units more frequently D. Tell the requesting units that there are no pumps in the department |
C. Have the staff check the units more frequently |
