Safety & ProfessionalismPregunta 86 de 100
A patient's chest has an open, draining wound near a chest electrode site. What does the bloodborne pathogens standard require of the technician?
a.Nothing special, since EKG testing is noninvasive
b.Apply the electrode directly over the wound to preserve accurate placement
c.Treat blood and body fluids as infectious, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and avoid placing the electrode on broken skin
d.Refuse to perform the test and send the patient home
Explicación
The bloodborne pathogens standard requires that all blood and other potentially infectious material be treated as infectious, so gloves and any other indicated protective equipment are worn and contaminated items are disposed of properly. Electrodes are never applied over broken or draining skin; the site is shifted slightly and the change documented. Noninvasive testing does not exempt the technician, and refusing care is not an option.
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