CCT Patient Care & Clinical Safety Standards 4

Question 1

Which patient identifier combination meets The Joint Commission's minimum standard for patient identification before a cardiac procedure?

Accepted Answer

Full name and date of birth (or medical record number)

Answer

TJC requires two patient identifiers; acceptable pairs include full name plus date of birth or full name plus medical record number.

Question 2

A patient receiving anticoagulation therapy presents for a stress test with a small bruise at the antecubital fossa. The CCT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the bruise and proceed, monitoring the IV site if access is needed

Answer

Documenting pre-existing bruising protects the technician and patient; the bruise itself is not a contraindication to stress testing.

Question 3

When cleaning ECG equipment between patients, the CCT should use:

Accepted Answer

An EPA-registered disinfectant wipe appropriate for medical equipment surfaces

Answer

EPA-registered disinfectants appropriate for non-critical medical devices provide the required level of disinfection between patients.

Question 4

A patient's oxygen saturation drops to 88% during a pharmacological stress test. The FIRST intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen and notify the supervising physician

Answer

Supplemental oxygen and immediate physician notification address hypoxemia while keeping the care team informed for further decision-making.

Question 5

Electrical safety in the cardiac catheterization lab requires that all electrical equipment be:

Accepted Answer

Grounded and inspected regularly according to biomedical engineering standards

Answer

Proper grounding and regular biomedical inspection prevent microshock hazards, which are especially dangerous for catheterized patients.

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