Patient Care & Clinical Safety Standards Flashcards
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A patient undergoing a stress ECG suddenly reports chest pressure and becomes diaphoretic. What is the FIRST action the CCT should take?
Answer: Stop the test and have the patient lie down
Stopping the test and positioning the patient supine is the immediate priority to prevent hemodynamic compromise.
Which universal precaution is MOST important when applying ECG electrodes to a patient with an open skin lesion?
Answer: Wearing gloves and avoiding electrode placement over the lesion
Gloves protect the technician while avoiding electrode placement over lesions prevents patient harm and inaccurate readings.
When transferring a post-catheterization patient from the procedure table to a stretcher, the CCT should ensure the patient's femoral access site is:
Answer: Kept flat and observed for hematoma formation
Keeping the access site flat and monitoring for hematoma is critical immediately after arterial sheath removal.
A patient states they have a latex allergy before a cardiac procedure. The CCT should:
Answer: Notify the supervising physician and use latex-free supplies throughout
All latex-containing materials must be identified and replaced, and the care team must be alerted to prevent anaphylaxis.
During a Holter monitor hookup, the patient mentions they are claustrophobic. This information is relevant because:
Answer: Anxiety can produce artifact and affect heart rate variability results
Anxiety and claustrophobia can elevate heart rate and produce artifact, affecting the validity of the 24-hour recording.
What is the correct procedure when a patient's IV access is accidentally dislodged during cardiac monitoring?
Answer: Apply pressure to the site, notify the nurse, and document the event
Applying pressure, notifying nursing staff, and documenting the event follows proper incident reporting and patient safety protocol.
A patient with a pacemaker is scheduled for an ECG. The CCT should:
Answer: Perform the ECG and note pacemaker presence on the requisition
Standard 12-lead ECGs are safe for pacemaker patients; documenting pacemaker presence allows correct interpretation of paced rhythms.