True or false: it is important to verify the patients Identity before performing a venipuncture procedure ?
True
When will you use an autoclave?
When sterilizing equipment
What do you do when a patient is about to faint when a chair is not available?
Set patient on the floor
What actions do you take if an employee gets injured?
Correctly completed forms are necessary for worker's compensation coverage
Standard paper speed
25mm/sec
What is the proper procedure for labeling blood collection tubes?
Write the patient's full name, date of birth(or unique identifier)Date/time of collection, and your initials directly on the blood collection tube
What do you use sanitation for in a hospital setting ?
to make sure medical equipment is as clean as possible
What should be on the door if a patient is considered a fall risk ?
A fall risk sticker
Why shouldn't you smoke in a room with an oxygen take in it ?
It can cause burns and other injuries
If a pt heart rate is over 150 what does that indicate
They have SVT
Why should you avoid using the affected arm on a patient who has had a mastectomy?
Because it could increase the patient's risk of infection and pain
What is some common items that may be disinfected in the hospictal?
Stethscope, commodes, thermometers, tourniquets
What are the 5 right delegations?
Right circumstances, Right person, Right task, Right supervision,Right direction
Why should you avoid discussing a patient's information to another colleague ?
Patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of healthcare ethics, and any breach of this trust is a serious violation
What is one thing that causes an artifact
Not shaving patient
Why is it important to remove the tourniquet after 1 minute.
Because after 1 minute, hemoconcentration begins.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
What actions should you take first if you see a patient is unresponsive
Shake patient and ask, "Are you okay"
What is the order for the chain of command ?
1.Pct->LPN->RN->Charge nurse->Manager/assistant->Supervisor->Director
What does an inverted ST segment indicate
What will happen if you collect blood from a sclerotic vein?
because blood flow from that vein is likely to be inadequate, and it can be painful for the patient
What is NIOSH ?
An organization has identified that incorrect sharps disposal is a significant cause of sharp injuries in the workplace.
What are the potential complications of administering thrombolytic therapy in a patient with acute ischemic stroke?
Incranial hemorrhage
What does EMR stand for ?
Electonical Medical Records
What do narrow spikes on EKG strip indicate
Pacemaker