communication
Can you tell a relative a patient is dead without it being confirmed by physician?
No, must be verified.
What form is completed upon admission?
SBARS
PPE needed for droplet and airborne precautions
Gown, gloves, and masks
How do you do oral care on a patient with dentures?
Clean dentures and gums, look for sores in mouth.
According to the USDA's MyPlate, what food groups should make up the largest portions of your plate?
Fruits and vegetables.
How do you tell a relative a patient may have died?
Before physician confirms it, tell relative that they are unresponsive.
Dr. name, your name and credentials and TORBV
Do you need Dr. order for restraints?
Yes
How do you care for an immobile patient?
re-positioning patient and providing range of motion exercises to prevent stiffness and promote circulation.
What are the proteins that do not contain all nine amino acids?
Incomplete proteins
If a patient is being aggressive how should you respond?
Stay calm and try to resolve the problem.
To correct a mistake on a document, you should:
Strike through error with initials.
Define R.A.C.E
Rescue, alarm, confine, and extinguish/evacuate
In which direction do you wipe a female patients perineal area?
Front to back
What are macronutrients?
Proteins, carbs, fats, water
If a person is unconscious do you still communicate with them?
Yes, you should still communicate as if they were awake and alert.
If a patient wants to leave against medical advice, you should:
Sign documents explaining risks of leaving.
Define P.A.S.S
When performing a bed bath, which direction to wipe and why ?
Up the extremity for venus return
What are micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
What law does slander fall under?
tort law
Do you include an incident report in your nurses note?
No, incident reports should not be mentioned in nurses notes.
How would you maintain a safe environment for a patient with bad vision?
Good lighting, clear a path, keep personal items and call light near.
When doing oral care on an unconscious patient, which position do you put the patient?
On their side
What are fat soluble vitamins?
K.A.D.E Vitamins