Phlebotomy National Exam Study Guide 2022/2023

OSHA Occupational Saftey & Health Administration What vaccination does OSHA require all health care personnel get? OSHA requires that all health care personnel exposed to blood and other bodily fluids must receive ...

OSHA Occupational Saftey & Health Administration What vaccination does OSHA require all health care personnel get? OSHA requires that all health care personnel exposed to blood and other bodily fluids must receive a vaccination against Hepatitis B Pulmonary Edema Fluid in the lungs How much blood can a person donate in a session? 500 mL Patients have the right to what? Under the Patient Bill Of Rights they always have the option to decline medical treatment and to know what tests are being performed on them. What can you NOT give a patient? Results or a diagnosis. Because you are not medically qualified to do so. Negligence is? Failure to give appropriate care. DON'T BE NEGLIGENT! PPE stands for? Personal Protective Equipment One of the most important practices is? Hand Washing is one of the most important (and easiest) practices used to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens Needles should never be recapped Sharps containers must be what? puncture-resistent, leak proof on the sides and bottom and must be labeled or color-coded Types of Hazards Biologic - Infectious agents that can cause bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections Sharps - Needles, lancets and broken glass can puncture and cut, causing blood-borne pathogen exposure Chemical - Preservatives and chemicals used in the laboratory. Exposure to Toxin, Carcinogenic or caustic substances Fire or explosive - bunsen burners, oxygen and chemicals can cause burns or dismemberment Physical - wet floors, heavy lifting ance cause falls, sprains and strains ALLERGIC reaction * - Latex sensitivity is a PHYSICAL reaction to care worker allergic reation to the patient Upgrade to remove ads Only $35.99/year In infection control WHO is the agent? Person In infection control WHAT is portal of exit? Needle In infection control WHAT can we control? Mode Of Transmission OR exit of infection In infection control WHAT is a portal of entry? Mucas membrane In infection control WHO is a susceptible host? Person Mode of Transmission Specific ways in which microorganisms travel from the reservoir to the suseptible host Five main types or mode of transmission contact - direct and indirect (fomite) Droplet - Cold, Flu and sneezing Airborne - viral - breath in common vehicle - person, fomite and not handwashing vector borne - illness that is transmitted through an invertebrate, such as an insect Mode of infection the point in the infection chain where we aim at preventing the spread of infectious disease Standard precautions do what? Infection control method designed to prevent direct contact with blood and other body fluids and tissues by using a barrier of protection and work control practices. What do we assume all patients to be? Patients are presumed to be infective for blood-borne pathogens Standard precautions consist of what itmes? Gloves - when collecting and handling body fluids, or tissue specimen Face shield - when danger of splashing on mucous membranes Disposal - dispose of all needles and sharp objests in punture-proof containers, WITH OUT RECAPPING Disinfectants - clean fluid spills, thus killing pathogenic organisms Medical Asepsis This condition is best defined as "the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms after they leave the body". It also involves enviromental hygien measures such as equipment cleaning and disinfection procedures. Methods of medical asepsis are Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions What are barrier protections? Masks Gloves Face Shields Resirator Gloves How do you remove PPE equipment? 1st - Gloves 2nd - Gown 3rd - Shield What type of soap should be used? Non-abrasive, antibacterial soap. What do you do if blood splashes in the eye or mucous membane? Flush with warm water (hotter the better) for 15 minutes Report incident exposure to your supervisor ASAP!