Vital Signs & Monitoring
This vital sign is considered the sixth vital sign.
What is pain?
This phone number is used to call a Rapid Response or Code Blue.
What is *73333?
Hand hygiene with soap and water is required when caring for patients with this infection.
What is C. diff?
This simple intervention helps prevent blood clots and pneumonia.
What is ambulation?
Patient identifiers required before providing care include name and this second item.
What is date of birth?
This pulse oximetry site is preferred, but the thumb should be avoided.
What is the finger?
If a patient is unresponsive, this action must be completed in no more than 10 seconds.
What is checking for a pulse?
This piece of PPE must match the size you are fitted for annually.
What is a respirator mask?
These devices must be on the patient unless they are bathing or ambulating.
What is SCDs or TED hose?
Patient events and near misses are reported using this system.
What is Origami?
For an accurate respiratory count, breaths should be observed for this length of time.
What is one full minute?
This emergency situation requires noting start and end times for documentation.
What is a seizure?
This simple action is the most effective way to prevent HAIs.
What is hand hygiene?
This distance separates hallway walking markers used to measure ambulation.
What is approximately 25 feet?
Accessing your own medical record violates this federal privacy rule.
What is HIPAA?
This temperature route is usually about 1°F lower than oral and commonly used post‑op.
What is axillary?
This must be stated clearly when calling a Code Blue.
What is the location?
The frequency that patients with catheters should receive catheter care.
What is every 12 hours?
Turning a patient at risk for pressure injury should occur at least this often.
What is every 2 hours?
This must be done before speaking with family members about a patient’s condition.
What is obtaining patient permission?
This step helps ensure accuracy when taking an oral temperature.
What is confirming the patient hasn't eaten or drank in the last 30 minutes?
This must be brought with the Code Cart to a Code Blue.
These items are not a substitute for proper hand hygiene.
What is gloves?
The frequency that patients should receive a CHG bath or shower.
What is daily?
This must be included when documenting a patient refusal of care.
What is notifying the RN?