I can't hear you!
Identifies a distended bladder
What is percussion?
Symptoms, feelings, & perceptions only the pt can state & validate.
What is subjective data?
Simple test of circulatory status that uses the nail beds
What is capillary refill time?
Observable/measurable, such as vital signs or physical appearance
What is objective data?
The avoidance or prevention of adverse outcomes for patients; unlikely to cause danger.
What is Safety?
During the interview, lower your voice
What is auditory assessment?
Source of data gathered directly from the patient?
What is primary source?
Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues
What is edema?
Grayish, bluish, or purplish skin tone
What is cyanosis?
Safety errors that result in death or serious injury.
What are sentinel events?
When communicating with an elderly/hearing loss pt
What is Speaking more loudly and clearly?
"What is your full name?", "What is today’s date?", & "Where are you right now?"
What is Questions asked to assess a pt's orientation?
Gathers information about position, texture, size, consistency, & temperature through touch.
What is palpation?
Can be tested by having pt look at a close object and then look at a distant object.
What is Accommodation?
Process used to determined the underlying cause of an event
What is Root Cause Analysis?
Sound of fluid in the lungs
What is Crackles?
Pt unable to understand simple instructions.
What is receptive aphasia?
Normal chest expansion during inspiration
What is respiratory excursion?
Skin color that is seen with hypoxia anemia
What is Pallor?
A confidential document filed when a accident or injury occur in the hospital.
What is an Incident report?
Loud, high pitched sounds with a hollow quality
What is Bronchial breath sounds?
Pt can understand and follow directions but is unable to verbally communicate.
What is expressive aphasia?
Backward or inward movement of an organ or part?
What is retraction?
Involuntary rhythmic oscillations of the eyes
What is Nystagmus?
Communication, care bundles, measuring quality and safety outcomes
What are tools to improve quality and safety?