Infection Prevention and Control
Safety
Nursing Resources/Tools
Survey Randomness
100
What PPE is required for this isolation?
Gloves and gown
100
In case of fire, all staff should know this acronym: RACE. What is it?
RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
100
Where can you find policy and procedures?
on Policy Tech.
Located on the intranet.
100
“points where a cord, rope, bedsheet, or other fabric/material can be looped or tied to create a sustainable point of attachment?
Ligature
200
This is the most important step to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals, often described as the single best way to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
What is hand hygiene (handwashing)?
200
What is the number to activate Security Alert: Behavioral Team/ Medical Alert?
77
200
What is the online reporting system for incidents, good catches, and feedback?
SafetyNet
200
Security alert/BRT is activated and patient is placed in seclusion due to violent behavior towards another patient resulting in injury. Name some documentation/flowsheet you need to complete for this event.
1) Seclusion flowsheet
2) SafetyNet
3) Broset Violence Checklist (BVC)
4) RedCap
5) Seclusion event note
6) Seclusion log
7) Restraint/Seclusion Audit QR
8) Update careplan
300
After each patient test, you see this screen. What is the next step?
Before accepting results or docking the NOVA meter, you must add a COMMENT that attests that it has been cleaned
300
Which level of observation is appropriate for a suicidal patient?
1:1, arm length
300
What does "IFU" stand for?
What is it and where can you find it?
Instructions For Use (IFUs), cleaning protocols and service manuals.
oneSOURCE is an online database of validated manufacturer Instructions For Use (IFUs)
300
When should pain be assessed?
When should it be reassessed after pharmacology intervention?
Pain is the 5th vital sign.
Pain should be assessed on every admission, at least once per shift, during every vital sign assessment.
If pain medication is administered,
PO- within one hour
IV/IM- within 15-30 minutes
**Make sure pain medication is given as per order parameters. Ex. Ibuprofen 600mg tab po for pain score 7-10, but you documented pain 5/10.
400
This type of precaution requires healthcare workers to don gloves, gowns, N95 masks, and eye protection when caring for patients.
What are airborne precautions?
400
How long are restraints/seclusion orders for each event?
Up to 2 hours
400
Compliance using this tool in verifying patients ID, medication administration, and treatment prevents error
Scanner/bar coding/BCMA
400
A patient comes to you and wants to file a formal complaint. What do you do?
Direct the patient to Patient Relations. Information in the admission welcome packets.
500
What do you use to clean the NOVA Glucometer?
Describe method of cleaning.
How long is the wet time?
- 2-step process
- Clean the surface with one bleach wipe and discard wipe.
- Disinfect the front and back of the meter, using another fresh bleach wipe by wiping the surface of the meter vertically- top to bottom- 3 times- and horizontally- left to right- 3 times; avoiding the bar scanner and electronic connector. Also, gently wipe the surface of the test strip port ensuring no fluid enters the port.
- Allow for 3 minutes of wet time based on the bleach wipe manufacturer’s recommendation
- Ensure the bleach wipe used is not dripping wet, excessive moisture will damage the device.
500
According to the NPSGs, hospitals must use at least this many patient identifiers when providing care, treatment, or services.
What are two? (Name and Date of Birth)
500
A surveyor asks you a question. You don't know the answer. What do you do? Name some of your resources.
Say "I do not have the answer right now, let me check with my resources, and get back to you."
Resources:
Policy and Procedures, Nurse Managers, JC Continuous Readiness Resource Guide, Nurse Educator
500
Once opened, when do multi-dose medication vials expire?
Expires 28 days after opening or the manufacturer's date, whichever comes first.