Equipment
Quick checks done at the start of a shift are called this
Equipment checks or safety checks
The most important way to prevent infection transmission
Hand hygiene
A blood clot that commonly occurs after surgery
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
These are commonly used for pain control after orthopedic surgery
Opioids
Patients are included in this process regarding their treatment
Decision-making
This action ensures faulty equipment is not accidentally reused
Tagging it “out of service”
Antibiotics should be given within this timeframe before incision
Within 60 mins
Severe pain and swelling may indicate this emergency condition
Compartment syndrome
These medications prevent blood clots post-operatively
Anticoagulants
This is provided to patients about recovery and rehabilitation
Patient Education
This organization may require reporting of serious equipment-related incidents in Canada.
Health Canada (medical device incident reporting)
This type of infection is monitored after orthopedic surgery
Surgical site infection
This occurs when fat enters the bloodstream after fractures
Fat embolism
This process is required for high-risk medications
Independent double checking
This plan ensures safe transition from hospital to home
Discharge planning
This plan ensures continued care if equipment fails.
Contingency plans
Equipment must undergo this process before reuse
Sterilization
Redness, warmth, and drainage at a wound site may indicate this
Infection
This principle ensures correct drug, dose, patient, route, and time.
5 Rights of Medication Administration
This involves listening and responding to patient concerns
Patient feedback/complaint management
This department is typically responsible for inspecting and repairing malfunctioning medical equipment.
Biomedical engineering
This precaution is used for patients with contagious infections
Isolation precautions
Sudden shortness of breath post-op may indicate this life-threatening issue.
Pulmonary embolism
This must be monitored closely when giving opioids
Respiratory Status
This approach respects patient values and preferences
Patient-centered care