CAUTI Prevention
What does CAUTI stand for
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Why are purposeful rounds so important?
To improve patient safety and quality of care.
Describe the process for cleaning the accuchek meter.
Clean after each use with the purple wipes. Allow at least 2 minutes to dry. Clean vertically 3 times and horizontally 3 times.
What should be included with a bath/shower?
Linen change, mouth care, Foley care. Offer supplies for a shave if time permits. Stay with the patient on psych and do not leave razor in the room.
What is the most important action you can take when a patient expresses hopelessness or talks about death?
Notify the nurse immediately for possible suicidal ideation.
How often should peri care be performed?
How often should you round?
Med Surg every hour
Inpatient Psych every 15 minutes
How do you date the QC bottles?
Place the opened date and 3 months from the opened date on the bottle.
What is the term for difficulty swallowing?
What is dysphagia?
What mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings from highs to lows?
What is bipolar disorder?
How often should a patient with a Foley receive a CHG bath?
Every-24 hours
What are the 5 Ps in purposeful rounding?
Pain, potty, position, possessions, preferences
What is the proper way to date the lancets after they have been removed from the original packaging?
Place them in a plastic bag and date with the date found on the original packaging.
How can you monitor if a patient is getting enough to eat?
What is record intake and output or monitor percent of meals eaten?
True or False?
People with mental illness are always violent.
What is false?
How often should a Foley be emptied?
Every 4-hours.
What information should be escalated to the nurse?
Abnormal vital signs, Blood Glucose, decline in patient condition, falls, violence, suicide attempt, complaints of pain.
What is the 15/15 rule?
If the blood glucose is less than 70/dL give the patient 15 grams of carbs and recheck the blood glucose level in 15 minutes. Continue to treat until the blood glucose level is 100 or greater.
What device helps a patient walk more steadily and is used by placing it about 6–10 inches in front of them?
What is a walker?
What is the general term for conditions that affect thinking, mood, or behavior?
What is mental illness?
When should you perform hand hygiene when caring for a patient with a Foley/Indwelling catheter?
Before and after care.
What should you do first if you have an abnormal vital sign?
Recheck it, then alert the nurse immediately. Also do not forget to document in the EMR.
Which forms of patient identification should be used.
Date of birth and MRN. Never use the room number.
What complication can occur if a patient is immobile for long periods?
What are pressure ulcers, blood clots, or pneumonia?
What should you do if a patient with dementia becomes agitated?
What is stay calm, speak softly, and redirect their attention?