Orders
What is Delegation Protocol?
Orders that have been approved by the OHSU Delegation Protocol committee that nurses can sign within their scop of license without prior approval from an LIP
A patient had blood orders placed earlier, and you want to let the Blood Bank know you are ready to receive the blood. What is your first step in the Blood Administration process?
Release a unit of blood
After reviewing a patient's Home Medications, what status do you leave on the drop-down menu?
In process if up to date.
Waiting if waiting for more information.
Unable to Assess- if that is the situation as well.
If a nurse signs an order on behalf of a provider, is it actionable right away?
Yes -- the provider is expected to sign off within 48 hours.
Your patient was just seen by at PT for fractured ribs. When you open the patient's Care Plan activity a template has been added for Orthopedic Fracture. Who added this?
The Physical Therapist
What should you do to let other nurses know that you will take responsibility for a new order?
Acknowledge the order
Your patient states their goal for your shift is to walk to the nurse's station and back with only a walker. Where do you record this information?
Flowsheets --> PCS Body System --> Care Planning --> Patient Goal for Shift
Which activity should be used to record all medications and immunizations administered while the patient is hospitalized?
MAR
While assessing your patient you notice that they have some nasal dripping and it's thick and green. Where in the chart would you document this?
Flowsheets --> PCS Body System --> HEENT --> X.WDL except
What is the order for the BCMA process?
1. Scan the patient
2. Scan the medication
3. Document the administration details
4. click Accept/scan your badge
What template is automatically added to each patient's Care Plan when admitted?
General Plan of Care