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Book: Pearson’s Comprehensive Medical Assistant Book 4th Edition
Chapter 41
MT1120 – Clinical Back Office Procedures
On the Job:
Victor Krenz is assisting Dr. Connors with the fifth cataract surgery for the day. The patient is Kathy Wall, a patient with diabetes, whose condition has been stable enough for her to undergo a surgical procedure. Victor has performed a six-minute surgical scrub on his hands before each of the five procedures. Dr. Connors indicates that he is in a hurry to get back to his office for a heavy afternoon schedule of patients. After both Dr. Connors and Victor are scrubbed, gowned, and ready to begin the operation, Victor feels a slight prick on the tip of his gloved finger as he moves the sterile syringe and needle on the tray. Dr. Connors, who does not notice the accidental needlestick to Victor’s glove, states again that he is in a hurry to finish this procedure. Victor knows that it will delay the surgery if he has to change gloves. He also knows that his hands have had a surgical scrub five times that morning and that they are clean.
Can Victor justify not changing into new gloves?
What could happen to Ms. Wall as a result of Victor’s needlestick?
How should Victor handle this situation?
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Book: Pearson’s Comprehensive Medical Assistant Book 4th Edition Chapter 41 MT1120 – Clinical Back O
