Patient Identification
How many identifiers are used for providing care, treatment, or services?
Two
What two things must you do when verifying verbal orders & results received by telephone or in person?
Write down and read back
How long must you wash your hands with soap and water?
15 seconds
When should a patient's medication list be reviewed/updated?
At every visit.
What two identifiers can be used to accurately identify a patient?
Name, date of birth, or other unique patient identifier
Can critical results be left on a voicemail?
No
Name 3 personal protective equipment (PPE) items.
Gown, gloves, and mask
When are patients initially screened for falls?
Upon registration.
What is the process for making sure you are administering the correct medication?
Verify patient and correct medication by scanning.
What would you do if a patient could not speak English?
Have the patient identify their preferred language and call interpretive services
Who can take a critical result via telephone?
Only licensed personnel (nurse, provider, etc.)
At the minimum, when do items such as exam tables, equipment, etc. need to be cleaned?
After each patient use
What would you do if you felt a patient was at risk for self harm or suicide?
Do not leave the patient alone and notify the provider.
How long is a multi-use liquid medication good for after opened/punctured?
28 days (must be labeled with expiration date on the bottle/vial)
Who can interpret for a non-English speaking patient?
A certified interpreter (may not be family or support person)
What would you do if you were unable to contact the ordering provider with critical results?
Follow the Chain of command
What is our hand hygiene compliance goal at Sentara?
90%
What would you do if you identified a patient safety event or potential concern?
a. enter a Safety Report
B. Verbally contact the lead NMT.
C. Contact hospital administration with the concern
d. All are correct
Enter a safety report, and verbally contact the lead NMT.
What are the temperature ranges for medication refrigerators?
35-46 degrees Fahrenheit/2-8 degrees Celsius.
When can a minor give consent to treat for themselves? (Select all that apply)
Pregnancy STD testing &/or treatment
Drug or substance abuse Legally married
Emancipated with a signed note
1. Pregnancy
2. STD testing &/or treatment
3. Drug or substance abuse
4. Legally married
5. Emancipated
Critical results must be communicated within ______ to a licensed provider.
1 hour
When must hand hygiene be performed using soap and water?
First and last wash of the day and when hands are visibly soiled
What are some steps to ensure patient safety with patients on gurneys? (select all that apply)
Have the patient sign a confidentiality agreement
lower the bed to the lowest position
have the patient wear socks
have the siderails in the up position
lower the bed to the lowest position
have the siderails in the up position
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
1. Right patient
2. Right drug
3. Right dose
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right reason
7. Right documentation