Sending Out an SOS
The PHC emergency number is
What is 4444
Our 11 error prevention tools contribute to the makeup of this acronym
What is S.A.F.E.
The flowmeter should be set at this when using a non-rebreather mask.
What is 15 L/min?
These 4 things are the components of the 1-hour Sepsis bundle.
What are obtaining blood cultures, lactic acid, administering broad spectrum antibiotics, and fluid resuscitation?
This error prevention tool 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 up 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?
This device is used to run a 30ml/kg/hr bolus
What is a pressure bag?
This tool predicts risk of patient decline or compromise.
What is the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
These two devices should be placed simultaneously on/behind the patient during a code.
What are the back board and defib pads?
This is our system for variance reporting.
What is placing and RL
This oxygen delivery device would be the next most appropriate choice for a patient on 6L Nasal Cannula with an O2 sat of 86%.
What is non-rebreather mask?
We draw this lab within the first hour & again after 4 hours if indicated 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 nurse's 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 lethal complication can occur if your patient's chest tube remains clamped.
What is a Tension pneumothorax?
These vital signs & lab value may indicate a new or worsening infection
What is Temperature (hypo or hyperthermia), RR, HR and WBC (<4000 or >12000)?
This activation can prevent a code in a declining patient.
What is Rapid Response or STAT team activation?
This helpful tool helps us identify when a patient may be declining.
What is MEWS (Modified Early Warning Sign)
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