Patient Care & Clinical Safety Standards Flashcards
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Which patient identifier combination meets The Joint Commission's minimum standard for patient identification before a cardiac procedure?
Answer: Full name and date of birth (or medical record number)
TJC requires two patient identifiers; acceptable pairs include full name plus date of birth or full name plus medical record number.
A patient receiving anticoagulation therapy presents for a stress test with a small bruise at the antecubital fossa. The CCT should:
Answer: Document the bruise and proceed, monitoring the IV site if access is needed
Documenting pre-existing bruising protects the technician and patient; the bruise itself is not a contraindication to stress testing.
When cleaning ECG equipment between patients, the CCT should use:
Answer: An EPA-registered disinfectant wipe appropriate for medical equipment surfaces
EPA-registered disinfectants appropriate for non-critical medical devices provide the required level of disinfection between patients.
A patient's oxygen saturation drops to 88% during a pharmacological stress test. The FIRST intervention is:
Answer: Apply supplemental oxygen and notify the supervising physician
Supplemental oxygen and immediate physician notification address hypoxemia while keeping the care team informed for further decision-making.
Electrical safety in the cardiac catheterization lab requires that all electrical equipment be:
Answer: Grounded and inspected regularly according to biomedical engineering standards
Proper grounding and regular biomedical inspection prevent microshock hazards, which are especially dangerous for catheterized patients.
When a patient on telemetry monitoring is being transported between units, the CCT should ensure:
Answer: Continuous rhythm monitoring is maintained throughout the transport
Uninterrupted monitoring during transport allows immediate detection of arrhythmias in a vulnerable patient population.
A CCT accidentally sticks themselves with a needle used on a patient with unknown HIV status. The FIRST action should be:
Answer: Immediately wash the wound, report to supervisory staff, and follow exposure protocol
Immediate wound care, prompt reporting, and following facility exposure protocol are critical to minimize infection risk and begin prophylaxis within the optimal window.