PROVISION OF CARE
INFECTION CONTROL
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE
POTPOURRI
SAFETY
RESTRAINTS
MED MANAGEMENT
200
Where are policy and procedures located
Intranet under Policy Stat
200
What is the wet/kill time for the Purple top, Grey top, and Orange top Wipes
Purple = 2 minutes
Grey = 3 minutes
Orange = 4 minutes
200
How often should the Code cart be checked
Once a day
200
An oxygen tank is considered Full and in Use if it has _____ or more PSI
500
200
In the case of a fire on a clinical unit the decision to shut off the oxygen supply can be made by this person
The charge nurse
200
True or False: A restraint order may be written as a standing order or as a PRN order so its there when you need it
False
200
A multi-dose vial is good for how long once it is opened
28 days
400
Who is your director of Safety and Security
Mike Beshada
400
What is the approach to infection control that treats all body fluids as if they were infectious
Universal/Standard Precautions
400
Sharps containers should be secured and not filled more than _________ full
3/4
400
Conducted immediately prior to any invasive procedure
What is Universal Protocol - Time out
400
What are the National Patient Safety Goals 2022
Identify Patients correctly, Improve Staff Communication, Use medications safely, Use alarms safely, Prevent Infection, Identify Patient Safety Risks, Prevent Mistakes in Surgery
400
An initial restraint order should not exceed _______ hours
24
400
When do you reassess pain med effectiveness after administration
PO meds - 1 hour, IV meds - 30 minutes
600
These are two unique patient identifiers used for EVERY patient
Date of Birth and Name
600
Gloves, gowns, masks, face shields are all examples of what
PPE
600
How far away from ceiling sprinklers can items be stored
18 inches
600
The maximum number of O2 cylinders allowed in a storage area
12
600
Name the 6 'rights' when administering medications
Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Route, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Documentation
600
What is the maximum amount of time a behavioral/violent restraint for a patient 18yr or > can be ordered
4 hours
600
True or False - BCTA is used only when administering PRBCs
False - it should be used with all blood products
800
This is where you go if your patient doesn't understand English and requires an interpreter
The Language Line
800
This is the most important task to prevent spreading of infections
Hand Washing/ Hand Hygiene
800
These must never be blocked
Fire Doors, Fire extinguisher, Exits, and Oxygen shut off valves
800
What is needed on the bottom shelf of any clean/non-sterile storage location to prevent splashing of dirty water when floor is cleaned
Solid bottom shelving
800
What prevents a proper fit for an N95 mask
facial hair, jewelry, glasses, weight loss
800
True or False: Restraints not applied within 30min of the order require a new order
True - restraint orders are NOT PRN
800
A technique that uses uppercase lettering to help differentiate look-alike drug names
Tall man lettering (TML)
1000
This group of documents are located on the intranet, and helps guide and instruct personnel regarding patient care, treatment and services
Policy and Procedures
1000
Which wipes do you use to clean the glucometer
Bleach (orange top) wipes
1000
This type of storage material/packaging is not allowed in storage rooms, nutritional or patient care areas
Corrugated cardboard
1000
True or False: If you want your medical results, you may freely access your own chart in Expanse
False
1000
What does PASS stand for
Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
1000
True or False: If you discontinue restraints then require them again, you do not need a new order if the old order has not expired
False-Old order expires when the restraints are discontinued
1000
Name a High Risk Alert Medication
Insulin, Potassium, Anticoagulants, Narcotics, Anti-infectives
1200
What is the appropriate response when you don't know an answer for a Joint Commission surveyor
"I will find that answer for you" - then seek answer from leadership - Never say "I don't know"
1200
What does IFU stand for
Instructions for Use
1200
What items can be stored under the sink
None (all sink cabinets should be empty and locked)
1200
These are the 3 "rights" covered by the time-out process
right patient, right procedure, and right site
1200
What does RACE stand for
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish (Escape).
1200
How often should a patient be offered toileting, food, drink when in behavioral/violent restraints
every 15 minutes
1200
What elements are required in an order for pain medication
Medication name, dose, route, frequency, indication and parameters
1400
What is our Mission Statement
" Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life"
1400
What is the wet/kill time for the Bleach (Orange top) wipes
4 minutes
1400
Who do we report stained or broken ceiling tiles to
Engineering
1400
COVID-19 will need these isolation precautions and PPE
Airborne/Droplet precautions
PPE - Mask, Gown, Gloves, and Eye Protection
1400
This is performed to evaluate a patient's environment for self strangulation
Ligature Risk Assessment
1400
If a behavioral/violent restraint is applied, how soon does the LIP need to complete a face to face evaluation of patient
Within 1hr
1400
_____ is the process to review current medications including over-the-counter and herbals
Medication Reconciliation