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IV Acts & Risks
Quiz 1
Question | Answer |
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SAFE MEDICAL DEVICE ACT - 1990 | Place responsibibility for ensuring that medical devices in commercial use are safe and effective for their intended purposes. Medical devices must comply with the US FDA (Food & Drug Administration) & institutional review board IRB. REGULATED BY FDA |
MEDICAL DEVICE ACT | Nurses use many medical devices and must report any problems related to infusion therapy such as: Loose or leaking catheter hubs |
OCCUPATIONAL RISKS | Two types of occupaional risks: Biological & Physical hazards (Regulated by OSHA) |
BIOLOGICAL | Hazards of blood borne pathogens HIV, Hepatitis B & C |
PHYSICAL | Chemical Exposure & Latex Allergy: chemical = cytotoxic drugs used in the workplace, hazardous drugs have been known to cause chromosome breakage, skin necrosis damage. Nurses are recommended to wear gloves. |
LATEX | Latex allergy is a serious medical problem for healthcare workers. Allergic reactions range from asthma to anaphylaxis, there is NO TREATMENT FOR LATEX ALLERGY. |