Medication
Multiuse vials are good for this many days once opened.
28
All staff and visitors are to wash their hands blank and blank.
entering and exiting a room.
A patient on telemetry needs strips printed and interpreted this often.
every four hours
Where is the medical gas shut off on A2? and who can shut it off in case of an emergency?
nurses station and hallway across from crash cart. NOD and Charge Nurse.
The time frame between drawing two sets of blood cultures is
30 minutes unless ordered differently by physician.
The time frame for checking the effectiveness of a PRN medication is this long.
2 hours.
The contact time for the purple wipes is how long?
Allow treated surface to remain wet for a full 2 minutes.
How often is the crash cart checked and where is this documented?
Every night and documented on the clipboard hanging on the side of the crash cart.
How long can wheeled items remain in the corridor unless in use? And what are the two exceptions?
30 min and crash and isolation carts
Per the blood administration policy and procedure who is allowed to order and consent for blood?
doctor. Not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
What are the three patient identifiers?
Name, Birthday, and social.
Who is responsible for letting staff know the patient is on isolation precautions?
Everyone who cares for the patient is.
What tool is used to improve communication among caregivers? And what does it stand for?
SBAR. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations.
What is a SDS and Where is it located?
Safety Data Sheets formerly known at MSDS outline hazardous materials present in work areas. On the EK Home page, operations, and in the ER.
What are the 4 things that need to be on all blood culture labels?
1. Time 2. Date 3. Initials 4. Site sample drawn from
Insulin, heparin, and Lovenox are considered ______ and need two verifiers.
High Alert Medications.
What does the EKHCS policy state about transporting a patient on contact precautions?
patient to wear clean pajamas or robe covering. Staff does not wear PPI unless interacting with patient.
What mask is used for airborne precautions?
N-95.
Your identification badge should be worn here.
Above your waste, unobstructed.
What are the 5 things that need to be present on every label for a type and screen?
1. Full Name 2. Date 3. Time Collected 4. Initials 5. DUZ number.
Is it ok to mix several eye drops together and then administer at one time?
Yes, it is ok to mix eye drops, following all manufacturer’s recommendations.
Explain the process for administering a medication to a patient on contact precautions.
Suzanne answers-
How does a staff member make a patient safety report?
The link is on the EKHCS home page.
When does falls assessment get documented?
On admission, discharge, transfer, or change in patient condition.
Who can order a type and screen?
Any provider including a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.