GI
Patient Safety
EOL/Comfort Care
100

This member of the healthcare team is responsible for inserting Dobhoff tubes.

What is the provider? 

100
Patients with dementia or delirium are candidates for this type of continuous observation to maintain patient safety. 

What is Penn Observer? 

100

This the preferred medication for restless and agitation.


What is haldol? 

200

This is the verification method to confirm proper placement of a NGT. 

What is an X-Ray? 

200

Examples of this delirium intervention include reorientation, sleep promotion, and early mobility.

What are nonpharmacological interventions? 

200

This is the amount of time it takes for an IV opioid to reach its peak effect.

What is 10 minutes? 

300

Nurses assess this at the nose each shift to verify proper NGT placement? 

What is the external tube length/ centimeter marking? 

300

This type of safety assessment identifies environmental hazards that could be used to cause self-harm. 

What is ligature risk assessment?

300

Dyspnea is subjective and does not always follow this objective vital sign. 

What is pulse ox? 

400

After giving a medication via NGT, this is done to allow for medication absorption. 

What is clamping the NGT for 30-45 minutes?

400

This must be established when using the CAM to determine if confusion is new.

What is baseline cognitive status? 

400

The amount of time it takes for an IV Opioid Infusion to reach a steady state. 

What is 10 hours? 

500

Anticipating an active GI Bleed, nurses prepare by ensuring the patient has this for fluid and blood product administration. 

What is 2 large bore PIVs? 

500

This safety strategy may include 1:1 observation removing cords, and using safe equipment to reduce self-harm risk.

What is a mitigation plan? 

500

Despite common concern, this claim about opioid use at end of life is not supported by evidence, as the risk is considered low when used appropriately.

What is that opioids hasten death? 

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