Help! I've fallen and can't get up!
The most common place in the hospital where falls occur.
What is the patient's room or bathroom?
CAUTI stands for this.
What is Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection?
The "Rights" of medication administration begin with this one.
What is the right patient?
This low-flow device delivers 1-6L/min of oxygen.
What is a nasal cannula?
Pressure ulcers are most commonly found on this part of the body.
What is the sacrum?
This item bust be kept within a patient's reach to reduce fall risk.
What is the call light?
Catheters should be removed at this point.
What is as soon as possible/when no longer medically necessary?
If a medication error occurs, with is the first priority.
What is assess the patient?
This device provides positive airway pressure, often used for sleep apnea or respiratory distress.
What is BiPap?
This stage of pressure ulcer involves full-thickness skin loss with visible bone, tendon, or muscle.
What is stage 4?
The first nursing intervention after a patient fall.
What is assess the patient for injury?
The drainage bag must always be kept in this position.
What is below the level of the bladder?
Crushing an extended release or enteric-coated tablet is unsafe because of this.
What is it alters the drug's absorption/release?
This tube is inserted through the mouth into the trachea for mechanical ventilation.
What is an endotracheal tube?
Nutritional support to promote healing includes increased intake of these two?
What is protein and vitamin c?
This type of assessment tool helps nurses identify patients at risk for falls.
What is a fall risk assessment tool?
This type of technique is required for catheter insertion.
What is sterile technique?
This type of insulin should never be mixed with other insulins.
What is long-acting insulin?
The nurse must always do this before suctioning an artificial airway.
What is preoxygenate the patient?
Pateints should be repositioned at least this often to prevent ulcers.
What is every 2 hours?
Hourly rounding to assess the 4 Ps (pain, potty, position, possessions) prevent these.
What are falls?
This should be avoided to prevent reflux of urine into the bladder.
What is kinking or clamping of the catheter tubing?
What is 1ml?
The maximum suctioning time per pass in adults.
What is 10-15 seconds?
This scale is used to assess pressure ulcer risk.
What is the Braden Scale?