Infection Control/Tube Lines

Question 1

What is the main difference between droplet and airborne transmission?

Answer 1

Droplet travels 3 feet
airborne travels 6 feet

Question 2

Define nosocomial infection.

Answer 2

infection acquired in the hospital

Question 3

Define disinfection:

Answer 3

removal of infectious microorganisms by manual or chemical cleaning

Question 4

How can x-ray equipment increase incidence for a nosocomial infection?

Answer 4

not disinfecting equipment
not using a bag for the IR when on portables
both would lead to cross-contamination between patients

Question 5

What elements are needed to transmit an infection?

Answer 5

• infectious agent/particles
• reservoir for it to live
• portal to exit
• means of transmission
• portal to enter

Question 6

Define and discuss OSHA:

Answer 6

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
federal agency that protects students and workers from injury or illness in the workplace

Question 7

Define fomite:

Answer 7

object likely to carry infection such as sheets

Question 8

Give an example of a disease that can be transmitted visa contact, direct or indirect.

Answer 8

chicken pox
MRSA
C-diff

Question 9

Give a few examples of items that are a radiographers responsibility to disinfect.

Answer 9

washing hands
xray exam table
portable machine
change sheets/pillowcases

Question 10

Expanded Precautions

Answer 10

This type of isolation is for the patient’s safety and is often associated with cases of
immunocompromised patients such as those receiving chemotherapy

Question 11

Airborne Precautions

Answer 11

This type of isolation requires PAPR or N95 for protection and is associated with cases of tuberculosis,
measles, SARS

Question 12

Universal Precautions

Answer 12

This basic type of isolation should be used for ALL patients

Question 13

Droplet Precautions

Answer 13

This type of isolation requires a mask (non N95) and is often associated with cases of influenza

Question 14

Contact Precautions

Answer 14

This isolation is used in patients with cases of C-Diff, MRSA, Scabies, or other various conditions

Question 15

This tube/line is often associated with cardiac patients (either post open heart surgery or in heart
failure)
This line is designed to monitor the blood pressure of the heart and the tip of the catheter is typically
at the pulmonary artery

Answer 15

Swan-Ganz Catheter

Question 16

This is placed via the nose
This tube is designed to suction gastric contents or administer nutrition

Answer 16

Nasogastric tube

Question 17

This tube/line is often associated with cardiac patients (either post open heart surgery or in heart
failure)
This tube is designed to drain fluid or air from the pleural cavity

Answer 17

chest tube

Question 18

This line is inserted in a distal extremity (usually an arm) and is used for medications (antibiotics)

Answer 18

PICC line

Question 19

This line/tube is designed to remove fluid from the patient promote healing after a surgical
procedure

Answer 19

surgical drain

Question 20

This central venous catheter has multiple access ports and is used for medications, TPN, blood draws,
etc.
Inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein

Answer 20

hickman catheter

Question 21

This is placed via the mouth
This tube is designed to open an airway and is meant to be a temporary solution.

Answer 21

endotracheal tube

Question 22

This central line device, which is implanted in the chest, is often used for chemo patients and cannot
be power injected in CT

Answer 22

mediport

Question 23

This is placed via the mouth
This tube is designed to suction gastric contents or administer nutrition

Answer 23

orogastric tube

Question 24

This tube/line is often associated with cardiac patients (either post open heart surgery or in heart
failure)
This device is designed to help with cardiac output by assisting with the heart’s contractions and
expansions

Answer 24

intra-aortic balloon pump

Question 25

This central line device, which is implanted in the chest, is often used for chemo patients and
can be power injected in CT

Answer 25

power port

Question 26

This device is meant to open an airway and can be temporary OR permanent, depending on the
patient condition

Answer 26

tracheostomy