Legal Agencies
What should be reported to JCAHO?
Sentinel events
When should you release restraints off of a patient?
Every 2 hours
Where is the apical pulse located?
5th intercostal space
What is C Diff?
Very contagious diarrhea
What comes first on a dermal sample? (it's a color)
Lavender
What is OSHA responsible for?
Worker safety
What does PHI stand for?
Patient Health Information
What is a somatic interference caused by?
Movement
What should you wear for airborne precautions?
N95 respirator
Should you use a patient's glucose monitor or the facilities's glucose monitor?
The facilities's monitor
What does the CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Evacuate or Extinguish
What do U waves indicate on an EKG?
Decreased potassium levels
What should you use if a patient is allergic to shellfish?
Chlorhexidine gluconate or benzalkonium chloride
What can mislabeling a blood bank tube lead to?
A transfusion error
What is OBRA responsible for?
Long term patient care
Can a PCT give medication?
No
How do you adjust height on an EKG?
Adjust the gain
What should you use for blood cultures?
Iodine (povidone) and chlorhexidine gluconate
What should you do to prevent a hematoma?
Apply pressure
What does CLIA stand for?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
What does a stage 3 pressure ulcer look like?
Fat is visible and drainage
What is the paper speed for a fast heart rate?
50 mm/sec
What should you do before opening sterile equipment?
Wash your hands
What type of needle should you use on an elderly patient?
Butterfly needle