Intake & output
What does intake mean?
Fluids taken into the body.
What does positioning mean?
Placing a patient in a specific position.
What is a bedpan used for?
To collect urine or feces from a patient who cannot used a toilet.
What does admission mean?
The process of accepting a patient into a healthcare facility.
What should you NEVER do with a patient's bed?
Leave it unsafe or unlocked when it should be locked.
What unit is used to measure fluids?
Milliliters (mL)
What position has the patient lying on their back?
Supine position.
What is a urinal used for?
Collecting urine.
What information is usually collected during admission?
Patient identification and health information.
If the patient says "I'm cold," what should you give them?
A blanket, if appropriate.
Why is proper body alignment important?
It promotes comfort and prevents injury.
What should you do before giving a patient a bedpan?
Provide privacy and explain the procedure.
What is the difference between a transfer and a discharge?
A transfer moves the patient to another unit/facility; discharge means the patient leaves the healthcare facility.
What would happen if you forgot to lock the wheelchair before a transfer?
The wheelchair could move and the patient could fall.
How do you calculate the total intake for a shift?
Add all measured fluids taken during the shift.
What should you do before moving a patient from a bed to a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels and explain the procedure.
Why should the patient be given privacy when using a bedpan?
To protect their dignity and comfort.
What should you do with the patient's belongings during a transfer?
Make sure they are safely packed and sent with the patient.
If a patient asks, "Can I go home now?" what should you check before saying yes?
Whether the patient has been officially discharged by the healthcare provider.
A patient drinks 240mL of juice, 180mL of water, and 120mL of milk. What is the total intake?
540 mL
A patient is weak and cannot stand safely. What is the safest choice for transferring the patient?
Use the appropriate transfer equipment and get assistance.
What is one uses a bedpan, what important thing the should the healthcare healthcare worker should worker do before explain before discharge? documenting the output?
Measure the care and instructions. output accurately and dispose of it properly.
What is one important thing the healthcare worker should explain before discharge?
Follow-up care and instructions
You are making a bed and the patient says, "I'm comfortable!" What should you do?
Continue the procedure while maintaining the patient's safety and comfort.