Blood
Go get a Biohazard Response spill kit in 30 seconds.
South hall storage closet
When Changing an ostomy pouch, can you clean the stoma with soap and water if needed?
No. Do not clean stoma with soap.
How are blood-borne pathogens transmitted.
These pathogens can be transmitted from one person to another through contact with blood and other body fluids
before and after giving IV medications
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Confusion, Irritability, diaphoresis, tremors, hunger, weakness, visual disturbances.
True or False
An INR greater than 3.0 will be called to the physician. The anticoagulant will be held until the physician returns the call.
True.
The physician will be notified via phone and the medication will be held until physician responds.
How do you treat hypoglycemia in an unconscious resident.
1. Give 1mg glucagon IM
2. Recheck blood glucose level
3. As soon as the resident is able to swallow have resident consume 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbs
4. Recheck blood glucose levels
5. Contact provider. DO NOT give antidiabetic medications until the provider is notified and responds.
6. Document
Insert and indwelling catheter.
Using aseptic tech cath AL.