The ultrasound tech is required to practice proper hand hygiene. This procedure involves what?
1. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and
water for 40 to 60 seconds after every
examination or
2. Rubbing hands completely with an alcohol-
based product for 20 to 30 seconds until dry
after every examination
If a patient arrives for a fetal echo exam & has a raised rash on her abdomen what should the sonographer do?
Perform the exam wearing protective gloves & clean the transducer after the procedure with the recommended equipment disinfectant
What precautions should you take during the end of vaginal exam to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases?
1. Wear gloves
2. Cover the XDR with an approved commercial
probe cover
3. Clean and sanitize the probe
What fluids are potentially infectious
1. Blood
2. Vaginal fluid
3. Synovial fluid
4. Cerebrospinal fluid
In the United States what agency is responsible for overseen all healthcare facilities and ensuring that their employees follow the practices stipulated by the standard precautions?
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)