CVT Patient Care, Safety & Medical Ethics 3

Question 1

A patient refuses a recommended echocardiogram despite understanding the risks of refusal. The CVT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and respect the patient's decision

Answer

Competent adults have the right to refuse medical treatment; the refusal should be documented and the care team notified.

Question 2

Which of the following is the MOST effective method to prevent cross-contamination between patients during echocardiography?

Accepted Answer

Performing high-level disinfection of probes between patients

Answer

Ultrasound transducers require high-level disinfection between patients to eliminate potential pathogens and prevent cross-contamination.

Question 3

A patient in the cardiac catheterization lab reports an allergy to iodine. What is the PRIORITY concern for the CVT and care team?

Accepted Answer

Alerting the physician because contrast dye is iodine-based

Answer

Iodine-based contrast agents are routinely used in cardiac catheterization; the physician must be alerted to consider premedication or alternative imaging.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a CVT may share a patient's echocardiogram results with:

Accepted Answer

A treating cardiologist involved in the patient's care

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of protected health information to treating providers involved in a patient's care without separate authorization.

Question 5

When setting up a crash cart in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, which medication is MOST critical for treating ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine is the primary vasopressor used during ACLS protocols for ventricular fibrillation and pulseless arrest.

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CVT Patient Care, Safety & Medical Ethics 3