Policies
Equipment
Emergency/Safety
Communication
Medication 101
100

What program do you use in the event of a "near miss" or fall?

SHIELD

100

What is used to clean equipment?

Grey top sani-wipes 

100

What is code BERT?

Behavioral Emergency Response Team - To activate during a workplace violence issue occurs

100

True/False: A National Patient Safety Goal is to ensure the patient is taking the correct medication.

True. We must review patients medication at each visit. 

100

How long are multi dose vials good for once they are opened?

28 days

200

How do you file a SHIELD event?

A link can be found on the Internet home page and the Icon can be found on your desktop.
200

True/False: It is okay to leave equipment in the walkways when not in use so that it is convenient to grab for the next patient. 

False. Must be stored out of the walkway

200

What is a safe room?

The safest room in the facility that staff, patients, and caregivers can go to hide during weather emergencies. 


200

Is it ever acceptable to bypass the "write, read-back, verify" for physician orders?

No!

200

Which of the following is the most-appropriate way to date a multi dose vial when opening a new vial?

08/24/2015

EXP 08/24/2015

EXP 08/2015

EXP 08/24/2015

300

In the event of an emergency, such as a fire or bomb threat, what resource is provided for you with easy steps to follow?

Emergency Resource Guide

300

It is ok to wipe down a disposable blood pressure cuff to use again if supplies are low.

NO!!! Disposable means Disposable (one time usage)

300

Which policy is required to be maintained in a designated binder within the unit, as well as online?

Policies related to Emergency Preparedness

300

What steps would a multiligual nurse need to take in order to communicate with a non-English speaking patient anout their medical condition?

Register and participate in steps to become part of the "I Speak" program.

300

True/False: If you only need 0.5 ml of a medication in single dose 1 ml vial, It is ok to save the rest for the next patient.

False. Draw the complete amount up and discard the medication waisted into the appropriate container. Witness is needed for all controlled medication. 

400

True/False In Ambulatory clinics, we are required to have the Advanced Directive brochure available for any patient/caregiver that asks for the information about Advanced Directives and provide assistance in obtaining the Advance Directive packet and social worker if needed. 

True

400

What is a BCA computer?

Business Continuity Access. 

400

What is the main purpose of daily AM Tiered Briefs?

T share and seek fast resolution on issues that could lead to patient or CTM harm.

400

True/False: It is ok to turn PHI over on your desk when you leave for the day. 

False.

Ensure all PHI is put away in cabinets or drawers that lock and can not be accessed by anyone other than staff authorized to view the PHI

400

True/False: Multi Dose Vials should be dedicated to a single patient whenever possible. 

TRUE

500
What resources are available to you to verify an Attending's or Resident's credentials to ensure they are "ok" to provide care on your unit?

E Value and Verge Solutions

500

What can a BCA computer do?

It should never be turned off. 

Used during downtime to have access to established patients

Have access to printing during downtime.

(It is an independent power source and connected to a printer)

500

In partial or complete failure of Epic, where can you quickly and easily find guidance and information on Downtime procedures, Recovery procedures & Back Entry Data?

(ERG) Emergency Resource Guide Binder under the Information Services Interruption tab

500

What is conducted immediately prior to a procedure?

A Timeout Form

500

A syringe filled with a solution is laying on the side table in the patient room and it is sitting beside a bottle of Lidocaine. What do you do?

Discard any and all non-labeled medication. 

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