Not Charted, Not Done
The minimum frequency of vital signs and documentation
What is every 2 hours
For all patients who die in the ED, a phone call is made within the hour to whom
This mnemonic is used to structure communication with patients
What is AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You)
To be implemented if blood products, fluid resuscitation, or parenteral medications are anticipated
What is a peripheral IV
This term describes the limits and allowances of what a nurse is legally authorized to do based on their edcuation and license
What is Scope of Practice
The frequency in which orders should be reviewed for patients
What is every shift
Admitted patients with a history of this or who are from a nursing home or who are from a nursing home or are receiving home care or reside in a shelter will need this test
What is a MRSA swab
What is SOAP
Within 10 minutes of someone complaining of chest pain, this is obtained
What is an ECG
This formal document is completed immediately when an adverse patient event has occurred such as a medication error
What is an incident/Datix report
A patient greater than 65 years of age or those who are at risk for developing delirium will be assessed with this tool
What is the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)
All blood and blood products must be completed within this timeframe
What is 4 hours within issue
This mnemonic is used for high alert medications
What is PINCH TVP
To treat a patient who has an IV but is unconscious and has a blood glucose meter is equal or less than 4 mmol/L
What is IV 50% dextrose
This formal authorizing mechanism allows an RPN or RN to perform a controlled act without a direct order, provided specific conditions and a specific protocol are met
What is a Directive
Upon admission, these two assessments are to be completed
What is a Braden and Falls Risk
Before discharge or transfer, patients with ongoing abnormal vital signs should have their vitals checked again within this time
What is within 30 minutes of discharge or transfer
To determine what PPE I need to wear, I will do this
What is a point of care risk assessment (PCRA)
Before the insertion of Morgan lens, this should be applied
What is tetracaine
This legal and professional concept occurs when a nurse fails to provide the care that a reasonably competent nurse would provide in similar circumstances
What is negligence
A purple Behaviour Care Plan banner, purple dot, and purple stop sign is used when this assessment is positive
What is the Violence Assessment Tool
The code used to solicit help for an individual who has collapsed in the parking garage
What is a medical emergencies on hospital grounds
Intubation, bronchoscopies, and tracheostomy procedures are a type of this
What is an AGMP (Aerosolizing Generating Medical Procedure)
These medications under the medical directives are contraindicated for abdominal pain
What is analgesics
What is the Quality Assurance (QA) program