Patient Safety and Rights
Infection Control
Codes
Fire Safety
Misc Competencies
100

What 2 patient identifiers should we use?

name and date of birth

100

You should do this before entering and after exiting a patient room.

hand-washing or use alcohol based hand sanitizer

100

What would be announced overhead if there were a fire in the building?

Fire Alarm Activation

100

RACE stands for?

Rescue, alarm, Contain, extinguish

100

How can we prevent slips, trips, and falls?

cleaning up water, no cords on floor, proper footwear

200

What are some signs of abuse/neglect?

bruising, shying away from tough, cowarding

200

What are the appropriate PPE for contact isolation?

Gown and gloves

200

What would be announced for cardiac arrest/ cardio pulmonary arrest?

Code Blue

200

PASS stands for?

pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

200

What is a SDS and what is it used for?

safety data sheet

300

How can we reduce the risk of fall?

Move items close to patient, place call light within reach, call nurse to help situate patient, educate pt to call nursing staff for help

300

What are the appropriate PPE for droplet isolation?

face mask that covers mouth and nose

300

In the event of a tornado heading towards the hospital, what would be announced over head?

Emergency Activation Plan

300

Who do you call to alert them where the fire is?

4111 security

300
What are some measures we do to prevent suicide risk in the hospital for a patient?

no sharp objects, paper products

400

HIPAA is meant to protect what?

Confidentiality of patient information

400

What are the appropriate PPE for airborne isolation?

respirator

400

What code may be called to lock down the hospital?

Security Response Team

400
If a fire is under the hood system, what do you do?

pull the ansul system

400

What agency holds the hospital accountable for providing equal opportunity?

EEOC

500

What precautions should we take for neutropenic patient care?

no raw foods, mask, standard precautions.

500

A patient becomes aggressive with his wife. What code should be called to alert the right people?

Security Assistance Required

500

What does a fire rated door mean?

will hold a fire for a period of time.

500

If you feel unsafe or there is workplace violence who should you call?

security at 5555

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