Patient Safety
Name 2 fall prevention strategies
-non-skid socks
-bed alarm
-hip protectors
-bed in lowest position
What are 5 of the rights of medication administration?
right time
right patient
right drug
right route
right dose
right date/time
right reason
right documentation
What is the normal range for heartrate for an adult?
60-100 BPM
What are the 4 moments of hand hygiene?
Before patient care/environment contact
before aseptic procedure
after body fluid exposure risk
after patient care/environment contact
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
What is the purpose of DVT prophylaxis?
To ensure that patient's are not at risk for blood clots
What lab value would you monitor for in a patient having chest pain?
Troponin
What nursing actions would you take for chest pain?
Apply oxygen
Give nitro spray
inform MRP
Identify 2 types of Isolation precautions
Droplet
contact
contact plus
airborne
enhanced
Where would you document your patient's daily goal?
Bedside whiteboard
What are the priority assessments for a new admission?
-Identify pt. using 2 patient identifiers
-AVB
-MDRO Swabs
-Med reconciliation
-48/6
-PSQ
What are 2 signs of hypoglycemia?
decreased LOC
Diaphoresis
shakiness
hunger
tachycardia
What are signs of fluid overload?
edema
cough
decreased GFR
SOB
What PPE is needed for droplet precautions?
Mask with face shield
gown
gloves
Point of care risk assessment
How do you support a co-worker during a busy shift?
offer help
answer their call bells
ask if they are doing ok?
Name 2 High Alert Medications
Methotrexate
High dose heparin
What medication would you give if your patient is having chest pain?
Nitroglycerin
Name 3 early signs of sepsis...
decreased BP
Increased HR
increased RR
Temp >38
Increased WBC
Which should you preform first; hand hygiene or putting on an isolation gown?
Hand hygiene
Share an example of effective communication...
nursing example...