Infection Control
What PPE is required when caring for all patients?
gloves
What is the most important tool/machine utilized when a patient arrives post-op or post-procedure onto our floor?
Vitals machine and set up for post-op vitals
What is often applied to the legs after surgery to prevent blood clots?
SCDs
How often do we turn patients with a Braden score of 18 or less?
When a patient arrives to the unit, how long do we have to complete a full skin assessent?
4 hours
What is required for caregivers upon entering and exiting patient rooms?
use hand sanitizer or wash hands
What machine do you use to evaluate PVRs (post-void residual)?
Bladder Scanner
What tool is used post-op to encourage patient's to take a deep breath?
Incentive Spirometer or IS
If the Braden score is 18 or less, what patient position do we avoid at all costs?
supine
What safety equipment should you look for in every patient room upon setting up for a new admit?
ambu bag and 2 sets of suction
what hygiene practice at bedtime has a profound affect on decreasing patient pneumonia rates?
oral hygiene
If a blood pressure reading is higher or lower than expected, what tool could you use to double check it, and where can they be found?
manual B/P cuff and in the med room cupboards
What does ERAS stand for?
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
What are the heel protectors called that we use for patients with a Braden score of 18 or less?
Medi-Boots
How often do we need to offer patient's a bed bath or shower?
at minimum, every 24 hours
If a patient has C-Diff, what is most important when exiting the patient's room?
soap and water handwashing
What type of surgery uses small, sometimes pin-point incisions with surgical glue?
laparoscopic
If a patient is ERAS, how soon after arrival to our unit after surgery should they ambulate?
within 3 hours
Where can you find extra wound care prevention supplies such as wedges, medi-boots, etc.?
11 Surgical Conference room wound care cart
Can CNA/Techs assist nurses to put in a foley?
yes