Nursing Quick Tips
Daily expectation of charting to help with patient outcomes and progression while in the hospital.
What are patient goals?
A task you must complete either every 4 or 8 hours to chart IV fluid volumes.
What is pump rate verify?
"When you (comment/behavior), I felt (feeling) and I would like you to (action/change in behavior)."
How to express feelings effectively/therapeutically?
The RN or NA should complete during admission of patient
Who can complete the patient property list in the patient chart?
Patient scores >5 on Hendrichs score
What is considered a high fall risk?
Responsible for programming, priming and verifying the setting of peritoneal dialysis.
Who are dialysis RNs?
Serves as a double check for IV volumes and medications.
What is the purpose of interoperability with IV pumps?
"I have used that term before, but a colleague/friend told me that it can be very offensive to some people because (educate). I have learned that (give an example of new term) is a better term to use."
What is learning from your mistakes to help others?
An early detection assessment of skin breakdown or pressure ulcers present prior to admission that may impact reimbursement and preventing further skin issues.
What is a 2 person skin assessment?
(use your CTL as your 2nd person)
An effective tool to assess patient's ability to ambulate
What is the Mobility Decision Support Tool?
Use this device if the patient wants to ambulate in the hall with a chest tube.
What is a portable suction machine? (order through oracle; always charge when not in use)
Expected treatment used to prevent a blood clot after surgery.
What are SCDs?
"I think I heard you say (insert phrase). Is that correct?
What is the best way to restate or paraphrase a comment?
Report to complete when you found the epidural running at the incorrect rate at bedside report.
What is a HERO?
Dizziness, low blood pressure, tachycardia
What are positive orthostatic vital signs?
Service the RN can contact for a patient that has existing ostomy but having issues with stoma and appliances
What is an ostomy consult?
Expectation of very patient that can actively participate in deep breathing post surgery!
What is the use of an IS?
"I know you didn't realize this, but when you (comment/behavior), it was hurtful/offensive because _____. Instead you could (provide example of different language or behavior.)"
What is an example of intent from impact?
Part of patient admission due within 4 hours
What is the amount of time patient property should be entered in the computer upon admission?
High fall risk patient left alone in the bathroom, has a fall with injury
What is liability from a fall?
Able to connect and disconnect Peritoneal Dialysis
Who is SOS?
Restores lung volume
What is an outcome of IS use?
Indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group
What is microaggression?
Use this department when a patient has a large amount of cash and needs it locked up.
Who is security?
Required Q1 hour documentation
What is the frequency of Constant Observation Documentation?