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Ideally in what position is a patient placed before performing oropharyngeal suctioning?
Semisitting
What is most important in a suctioning procedure?
In Suctioning procedure it is important to keep the oxygen of the patient and also the sterility of the whole procedure. Oxygen is needed so that the patient does not become hypoxic. Making the whole procedure sterile will ensure that you lessen the risk of development of infection.
A patient with HIV is complaining of chest pain In this situation what personal protective equipment is most appropriate?
HIV is not transmitted through the air. You would approach a person with HIV that has a lung infection the same way you would a person without HIV that has a lung infection.
Which is the most significant complication of prolonged suctioning of trauma patients?
Bradycardia is wrong. In a trauma patient hypoxia is the the MOST significant complication!
What is difficile contact isolation?
Difficile contact isolation refers to the practice of isolating patients with Clostridium difficile infection to prevent the spread of the bacteria to others. This usually involves placing the patient in a single room and using personal protective equipment when providing care to limit contact transmission.
What type of isolation should you follow when a patient is under your direct care?
Follow standard precautions, which include proper hand hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment when necessary, and using safe practices to prevent the spread of infection. Additionally, follow any additional isolation precautions as recommended based on the patient's specific condition or type of infection.
What is some equipment necessary in personal training?
Personal trainers need to have a multitude of skills. You should be analytical, patient, nurturing, persistent, organized, an effective motivator and, most importantly, a good listener.
What personal protective equipment does a medical assistant need?
An MA (Medical Assistant) only needs the equipment that the workplace provides, and only for certain situations. Gloves are the most common item, used during physical contact with patients. In most facilities, gowns or masks are necessary only under rare circumstances (for instance if a patient is quarantined with a highly contagious disease like TB). If you are asking if the MA needs to own their own protective equipment, the answer is No. If this is a test question, then study what kinds of equipment are used under what kinds of circumstances. Again, gloves are by far the most common one used, and in most facilities, the only one.
What patient requires contact isolation?
Contact isolation is used for patient's who have or have had an illness that is spreadable by contact with the person or items that the patient may have touched. Examples of contact isolation conditions are patient's with active c-diff, MRSA, VRE, etc.
What measures are taken to avoid spread of infection in the hospital?
Measures to avoid the spread of infection in hospitals include regular hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment, isolation of patients with infectious diseases, cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms and equipment, implementation of infection control protocols, and vaccination of healthcare workers and patients.
How soon can you draw an ABG after suctioning or changing FIO2?
It is recommended to wait at least 20-30 minutes after suctioning or changing FIO2 before drawing an ABG to allow the patient's respiratory status to stabilize. This helps to obtain an accurate assessment of their blood gases.
Which equipment would assist the patient with the activities of daily living with a total hip replacement?
. A patient with a total hip replacement requires special equipment. Which piece of equipment would assist the patient with the activities of daily living?
