Answers to Knowledge Quiz 15 October 2013

Knowledge Quiz   15 October 2013

Although no one scored 100%, Honorable Mention goes to Theresa and Renee. They each missed only one question. Good Job!

Answers

1. How should laundry contaminated by patient body fluids, such as blood, be handled?

a) Bag it in plastic and remove it at the end of each case.

b) Sort it, bag it in heavy cloth and remove it at the end of the day.

c) Wear gloves, bag it in plastic and remove it at the end of each case.

d) Wear gloves, sort it, bag it in heavy cloth and remove it at the end of the day.

2. During radio frequency ablation with a standard RF catheter, tissue necrosis begins to take     place at approximately

a) 35° C

b) 40° C

c) 55° C

d) 65° C

3. Phase 2 of the action potential is dependent on ___________ influx.

a) Sodium

b) calcium

c) chloride

d) potassium

4. You are setting up the sterile table for an EP study. The patient is brought in and put on the table. The Physician then calls and cancels the procedure. What should you do with the sterile table that is set up in the room?

a) Leave it open and save it for the next case, immediately to follow.

b) Tear it down and discard all disposable items. Start a new table for next case.

c) Cover it with a sterile cloth drape. It is considered sterile for only 6 hours.

d) Discard all solutions and cover it with a sterile plastic drape. It is considered sterile for   12 hours.

5) Name the three (3) layers of the heart.

                3 layers of the heart from outside to inside:

     Epicardium

     Myocardium

     Endocardium

 

6) The heart had three (3) layers which are surrounded by a protective sac called Pericardium

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

7) The Left Coronary Artery or Left Main typically branches into the left anterior descending and circumflex arteries.

 

8) What are the three (3) cardinal principals of Radiation Safety?

                1) Time

                2) Distance

                3) Shielding

               

9) What is the type of radiation dose that is associated with workers?

                a) Rad

                b) Rem

 

10) What electrolyte imbalance most commonly causes Tordades? Magnesium

11) What term best describes the conduction after S2?

  a)  AERP
  b)  VERP
  c)  Infranodal Block
  d)  InfraHisian Block