KISS
P & P
Numbers
Ouch!
Move it!
100
An arms length away
What is how close you stay to a patient on fall precautions?
100
When it's half full?
When should the foley catheter bag be emptied?
100
Every two hours
How often should patients be turned to avoid pressure injuries?
100
Slider sheets
What should always be used when moving a patient?
200
Before and after each patient
How often do you wash your hands?
200
During procedures or when up walking in the hall.
When should briefs (diapers) be placed on patients?
200
12-20 rpm
What is normal respirations?
200
Pain
What is considered the 5th vital sign?
200
At least 3 people.
How many people does it take to do a lateral transfer?
300
Gown and gloves
What is the PPE worn in a contact isolation room?
300
Handwashing and using PPE for contact isolation.
What is the best way to avoid the spread of C-Diff?
300
A blood pressure of 160/94 is considered this.
What is high (hypertension)?
300
Only one under the patient at a time.
What is the number of incontinence pads that should be placed under a patient at a time?
300
Slider board and slider sheet
What equipment needs to be used to move a patient from the bed to the bedside commode?
400
Yellow non-skid socks
What should patients wear while up out of bed if on fall precautions?
400
Every day and after every incontinent episode.
How often should perineal care be done?
400
This starts at 70
What is the hypoglycemic protocol?
400
Limb lifters
What devices are used to help get a patient's legs back in bed?
500
Four minute kill time. The surface stays wet for 4 minutes.
What is the kill time for the orange top (bleach wipes)?
500
If your patient drank one 5oz. cup of coffee, one 8oz. can of ensure and one 4 oz. cup of juice on your shift, you would document this many milliliters of intake.
What is 510mL of intake?
500
Good nutrition, turning, pressure reduction devices, paying attention to tubes and medical devices.
What are strategies to prevent pressure injuries?
500
Don't move them
How would you move a combative, upset, anxious person?
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