Medications
PCA pumps have a "shelf life" of this many days.
Two examples of ways we handle odors in patient rooms
charcoal under the bed and diffusers
This is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease
(T/F) I need to inform a supervisor each time I discover a med error.
True. (The supervisor will instruct you whether or not to contact a provider.)
I will fill out a purple sheet if I am taking care of ___ or more patients alone.
six
Knowing a patient's personal _______ can help us to take better care of them.
background or history (such as jobs, hobbies, pets, family)
(T/F) If I am working alone, I can adjust the dose of a PCA pump without a witness.
False! (Reach out to clinical sup OC, and they will help get a second nurse as a witness!)
(T/F) When a patient is transferring from home care, I need to change the start of care date.
False! (Only edit the triage level and the care location effective date - NOT the start of care date.)
(T/F) Sometimes, dementia-related behaviors are an attempt to communicate a need.
True!