Patient Care & Safety Protocols Flashcards
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During contrast echocardiography, a patient develops urticaria and wheezing 2 minutes after contrast agent injection. This presentation is most consistent with:
Answer: An anaphylactic reaction requiring immediate intervention
Urticaria and wheezing following contrast injection are signs of an anaphylactic reaction, which requires immediate intervention including epinephrine administration.
What is the recommended minimum PPE for performing a TTE on a patient under airborne and contact precautions?
Answer: N95 respirator, gown, gloves, and eye protection
Airborne and contact precautions require an N95 respirator, gown, gloves, and eye protection to prevent transmission of airborne pathogens.
A patient reports having a pacemaker during intake for a TTE. Which action is required before applying ECG leads?
Answer: Obtain pacemaker device information and notify the supervising physician
Pacemaker device information should be documented and the supervising physician notified to ensure appropriate monitoring and interpretation during the study.
When must an echocardiography technician stop a procedure and seek immediate assistance?
Answer: When the patient experiences new onset chest pain, dysrhythmia, or hemodynamic instability
New-onset chest pain, dysrhythmia, or hemodynamic instability are emergent findings that require immediate cessation of the procedure and activation of emergency assistance.
Which of the following is the correct procedure for documenting a patient fall that occurred in the echo lab?
Answer: Document the incident in the patient's medical record and complete a facility incident report
A patient fall must be documented in the medical record for clinical continuity and in a facility incident report for quality and safety tracking.
What is the purpose of using an acoustic standoff pad during echocardiography of a superficial structure?
Answer: To improve near-field resolution by moving the structure into the focal zone
An acoustic standoff pad moves superficial structures into the transducer's optimal focal zone, improving near-field image resolution.
A patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is referred for contrast echocardiography using a perflutren lipid microsphere agent. What is the primary concern?
Answer: Perflutren agents are not renally cleared and are generally safe in ESRD
Perflutren lipid microsphere contrast agents are eliminated via pulmonary exhalation, not renal filtration, making them generally safe for patients with ESRD.