Patient Identification
How long must someone wash their hands with soap and water.
15 - 20 seconds
What is the color of arm band that shows patient is a fall risk?
yellow
Name, DOB and allergies
What identifiers can be used to accurately identify a patient?
Name, date of birth and MRN
What are examples of nonverbal communication?
facial expression, eye contact, body posture, gesture, etc.
What protective equipment is used in isolations
Gown, gloves, and masks, goggles
What are the ABC's
airway breathing circulation
what do these abbreviation mean?
a.c. b.i.d IVP PRN
before meals, twice a day, intravenous push, as needed
True or False: If I state the wrong patient name, they will always correct me.
False
What is a powerful means of therapeutic communication?
touch
When do we need items such as bed table, night stand, or cables for heart monitor in icu rooms be cleaned?
After each patient use
Identify the 4 P's that should be addressed before leaving patient's room
Pain, potty, position, possession,
What lab results need to be drawn before giving warfarin?
Protime and INR
How can documented orders, medications, consents, etc, can be compared and identified.
armband identifiers or verbal response.
Who would you call if physician is not answering?
Charge Nurse
What does CAUTI and CLABSI stand for?
catheter- associated urinary tract infection
central line associated bloodstream infection
Name one measure for fall prevention
Bed alarms, non skid footwear, call bell within reach, door sign
What are the 8 rights of IV medication administration
right person, right medicine, right dose, right frequency, right route, right reason, right response, right documentation