Falls/Environment
The nurse sees a bathroom call light going off for a patient who is not assigned to them while charting. The patients nurse is in another room.
What is respond to the call light promptly?
Scan the wrist band and ask patient to identify
What is "Right Patient"
Infectious material is placed in this colored container
What is RED
Standard infection prevention practice used for ALL patient care
What is "Standard Precautions"
Single best method to decrease transmission of infection
What is Hand Washing
A nurse needs to use the restroom, but has two patients who are high fall risks.
What is ask another nurse or qualified personnel to watch the patients while using the restroom?
Check the MAR for Patient allergies
What is "Right Medication"
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
What are "Blood-Borne Pathogens"
known or suspected to be infected or colonised with microorganisms that can be transmitted
What is "Contact Precaution"
These account for 7000-9000 deaths in hospitals yearly
What is Medication Errors
Lines/Drains, Medications, Weakness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Age, Vision Problems, Psychological Disorders, Surgery
What are "Risks for falls"
The administration of a drug into IM, IV, PO, Subcutaneous.
What is "Right Route"
Wounds caused by accidental puncture to the skin
What is "Needle stick Injury"
Chickenpox
What is " Airborne"
The number one source for all non-fatal injuries
What is "Falls"
An assessment used to determine a patients ambulation status.
What is "BMAT"
Check the order for when it should be given and for when it was last given.
Most common cause for Needle stick Injury
What is "Recapping"
Rhinovirus
What is "Droplet"
Name of the scale used at times of admission to determine a patients risk for skin breakdown
What is the "BRADEN SCALE"
A patient has a bed alarm but no other fall preventions in place is this appropriate?
What is NO?
Order- Erythromycin 750mg
On hand- Erythromycin 250 mg capsules
How many capsules should be administered
What is "Right Dose"
(3 Capsules)
Most effective way to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens?
What is "Universal Precautions"
Bed low, suction, oxygen, padded rails
What is "Seizure Precautions"
Being alert to factors that may contribute to adverse events, such as work overload, distractions, interruptions and fatigue
What is "Situational Awareness"