IV Insertions
Guidance for IV placement
What is insert distal to proximal
First step in cleaning process when using an endoscope.
What is precleaning?
Where is it performed? Bedside or site of procedure
All activity stops
What is time out
Color of the falls wristband and socks
What is yellow?
Position for colonoscopy
What is left lateral
Medication is not label, what should you do with it
What is discard unlabeled medications, do not use on patient
Time patient needs to be NPO before an EDG
npo after midnight
Vertified, placed in container, labeled correctly, confirmed prior to close
How are specimens are handled
Used to prevent falls
What is constant attendance, vigilant observation, and safety straps or side rails
best way to prevent infection
What is handwashing
Areas to be avoid when starting IV's
What are areas of flexion, valves, fingers, interference with procedure
Worn while cleaning endoscopes.
What is PPE
Personal Protective equipment
Assessing for open oxygen source, use of alcohol-based prep, and use of an energy source (cautery, lasers, light source, drills & saws)
What is the fire risk assessment?
Strategies to minimize falls
unobstructed pathways for walking
clean up spills and debris asap
slip resistant footwear
hazard signs if floor wet
Best way to minimize preoperative or pre procedure anxiety
What is educate them on what to expect
Length of time a tourniquet can be in place when starting an IV
What is one minute
Must be done before manual cleaning.
What is leak test?
If scope fails leak test, remove it from service and have it repaired or replaced
Needed to identify patient
What is name and date of birth?
Impact of patient falls
What is increased length of stay or hospitalization, need for rehabilitation, increased health care costs
What are you verifying when witnessing a patient's signature on a consent form
What is the signature was made by the person whose name is written
Used to clean IV site before insertion.
alcohol
Should be in IV kit.
Specimen verification process, who is involved?
Who is Nurse (circulator) GI technician, and physician or provided at the end of the case, debrief
Define the acronym CARE
What is...
Connect with the patient
Acknowledge them
Reflect that you care to the patient
Emphasize they are in the best hands
Asked to identify older adults who are at risk for falls
What is- have you had a fall in the past 12 months or are you afraid you might fall
The Nursing Practice Act
The body of state law that mandates the State Nursing Board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for RNs in that state