Patient Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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A patient develops a hematoma after needling LI-4. The immediate management is to:
Answer: Apply firm direct pressure to the site for several minutes
Direct firm pressure applied immediately after needle removal stops bleeding and limits hematoma formation at the needling site.
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, acupuncture practices must provide which of the following at no cost to employees?
Answer: Hepatitis B vaccination, personal protective equipment, and post-exposure follow-up
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to offer Hepatitis B vaccination, provide PPE, and ensure post-exposure medical evaluation and follow-up at no cost to exposed employees.
A pregnant patient in her first trimester requests acupuncture for morning sickness. Which point combination should be AVOIDED?
Answer: SP-6, LI-4, and BL-67 due to their strong descending and labor-inducing properties
SP-6, LI-4, and BL-67 have strong descending, moving, or labor-inducing properties and are contraindicated during the first trimester to prevent miscarriage.
What is the minimum recommended frequency for replacing the surface cover on an acupuncture treatment table?
Answer: Between each patient to prevent cross-contamination
Table surface covers (paper or fabric) must be changed between each patient to prevent cross-contamination and maintain standard infection control precautions.
When treating a patient with an active skin infection such as cellulitis in the lower leg, the acupuncturist should:
Answer: Avoid needling through or in the infected area and consider alternative point locations
Needling through infected tissue risks spreading bacteria deeper into tissues or into the bloodstream; points outside the infected area can still address the condition.
A patient reports taking St. John's Wort alongside a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This combination is clinically significant because:
Answer: It can cause serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition
St. John's Wort combined with SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome due to additive serotonergic effects, requiring the acupuncturist to advise the patient and coordinate with their prescriber.
Which standard is MOST relevant when an acupuncturist accidentally splashes blood or body fluids into their eyes?
Answer: Flush the eye immediately with water or saline for at least 15 minutes and report the exposure
Immediate eye irrigation for at least 15 minutes is the standard first response to mucous membrane exposure to blood or body fluids per OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines.