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I am the most important member of the team.
the patient
I should always be within easy reach of the patient.
What is the call light?
A term that means you are considering what it means to be in someone else's place.
What is empathy
The single most effective means of reducing cross contamination by healthcare workers
What is frequent and thorough handwashing?
When a person is dying, and has chosen not to seek life prolonging measures, they choose to have this type of care.
What is hospice?
I protect patient information
HIPPA--Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
To prevent skin breakdown
What is every turn 2 hours
The document the I use to follow all aspects of care
What is the careplan?
Minimum equipment required to enter a room of a patient on "contact precautions"
What are gown and gloves?
Is used to make the patient's medical treatment wishes know if the patient is unable to speak.
What are advance directives?
Must wipe front to back
What is perineal care?
Relationships that maintain professionalism and is safe for all involved.
What are professional boundaries?
Patient/caregiver refused visit
What is a missed visit?
Reason for post-mortem care
What is dignity and respect?
I need this at least once a day.
What is a bath?
I have a 5 day limit
I am considered a restraint in many settings and the careplan should be consulted for proper use.
What is a side rail?
Hospice life expectancy
What is 6 months?
If any new break in the skin, bruising, or redness is seen, what action should I take
Report to the nurse
Acknowledging someone else's pain.
What is sympathy?
Unmanaged symptoms ex: difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, anxiety, agitation, nausea and vomiting.
What are requirements for IPU
Perform hand hygiene, place on a barrier, remove needed items, close me, complete task, perform hand hygiene, open me, clean items one a time, before placing back in me, close me, dispose of barrier.
What is bag technique?
I am the last of the senses to go
What is hearing?
Oxygen tubing, rugs, phone lines, slippery floors. pets.
What are safety hazards?
Required if suspected abuse or neglect.
What is mandated reporting?