Sending out an SOS
The PHC emergency number is
What is 4444
These 11 error prevention tools use this acronym
What is ALWAYS SAFE
The flowmeter should be set at this when using a non-rebreather mask.
What is 15 L/min?
These are the components of the 1-hour bundle
What are obtaining blood cultures, lactic acid, administering broad spectrum antibiotics, and fluid resuscitation 30ml/kg/hr?
This method effectively communicates medical information from clinician to clinician
What is SBAR
Using the ZOLL defibrillator in AED mode is as easy as...
What is 1-2-3, DEFIB-ANALYZE-SHOCK?
When you identify an individual’s mistake or knowledge gap you should follow with this error prevention tool
What is Peer Coach?
A respiratory rate higher than this might indicate an early sign of hypoxia.
What is 20?
The device used to run a 30ml/kg/hr bolus
What is a pressure bag?
Predicts risk of patient decline or compromise.
What is the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
These two devices should be placed simultaneously during a code.
What are the back board and defib pads?
You should submit an RL safety or harm events and for these
What is a Near Miss?
This oxygen delivery device would be the most appropriate next initial choice for a patient on 6L Nasal Cannula with an O2 sat of 86%.
What is non-rebreather mask?
We draw THIS 6 hour lab to determine what?
What is lactate to determine if our patient is getting worse or better (by comparing to the initial lactate)
This is a primary nurses role in a code
What is stay with the patient and report off to the code team
Compressions are given at this rate with interruptions no longer than this
What are 100-120 compressions per minute and interruptions less than 10 seconds?
The acronym STAR stands for
What is STOP, THINK, ACT, REVIEW?
This this lethal complication can occur if your patients chest tube remains clamped.
What is a Tension pneumothorax?
These lab values and vital signs may indicate a new or worsening infection
What is Temperature (hypo or hyperthermia), RR, HR and WBC (<4000 or >12000)?
This can prevent an out of ICU code in a declining patient
What are Rapid Response or STAT team activation?
The MEWS score for this patient is this and the nurse should take what action?
A&Ox4, HR 112, RR 13, BP 161/73.
What is 2 and increase vitals to every 2-4 hours?
The acronym ARCC stands for
What is Ask a question, Voice a concern, Request a change, Climb the chain of command (stop the line if needed)?
This is the proper method for providing rescue breaths to a patient with a laryngectomy.
What is place AMBU bag (resuscitation bag) attached to infant sized mask directly to stoma?
A Suspected/confirmed infection + 2 or more signs/symptoms of infection and THIS would trigger a Red Code Sepsis alert.
What are signs of organ dysfunction?
A nurse should do this when considering the importance of a vital sign or lab value.
What is look for a trend