CET Emergency Response & Patient Safety Flashcards
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Which class of fire extinguisher should be used for an electrical equipment fire in the endoscopy suite?
Answer: Class C (CO2 or dry chemical)
Class C extinguishers use CO2 or dry chemical agents that are non-conductive, making them appropriate for electrical equipment fires in the endoscopy suite.
When caring for a patient with active Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection during endoscopy, which hand hygiene method is required?
Answer: Soap and water hand washing
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against C. diff spores; soap and water mechanically removes spores and is mandatory for C. diff contact precautions.
If an endoscope contacts an unsterile surface (e.g., the floor) during a procedure, the correct action is to:
Answer: Remove it from use and send it through the full reprocessing cycle
Any scope that contacts an unsterile surface must be removed from the sterile field and subjected to a complete reprocessing cycle before use on any patient.
Per most US state regulations, minimum safe staffing for moderate sedation endoscopy requires:
Answer: The endoscopist plus a dedicated nurse monitoring the patient
A dedicated nurse assigned solely to patient monitoring is required in addition to the endoscopist performing the procedure to ensure continuous assessment of the sedated patient.
Which US professional organization publishes the national standards of practice for endoscopy reprocessing and patient safety?
Answer: SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates)
The SGNA publishes evidence-based national standards of practice for gastroenterology nursing and endoscopy technicians, including reprocessing, sedation, and patient safety.
In the hospital fire response acronym RACE, what does each letter stand for?
Answer: Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
RACE stands for Rescue (people in immediate danger), Alert (pull alarm/call 911), Confine (close doors to contain fire), Extinguish (only if safe to do so) — the standard hospital fire emergency response.