Infection Control
How long a surface should stay wet after cleaning it is referred to as?
contact time and manufacture recommendations for exact time required
Q.O.D or QOD is an example of what?
DO NOT USE abbreviation
This extension should be used to report an emergency...
6444
All information regarding chemicals used in a clinical area can be found where?
SDS...homepage
When assisting a resident with meals, what should never be done?
Do not stand over the patient, staff should sit at their level
Who would you contact if you had questions about patient isolation precautions?
Infection Preventionist
How many identifiers must be used when identifying the correct patient?
2
Code purple indicates what type of emergency?
Mental Health
Inspections are conducted on a routine basis to ensure environmental compliance, this is referred to as?
Environment of care rounds
What committee on the CLC looks at continuous process improvement?
QAPI
The most important way to reduce hospital acquired infections is hand hygiene. How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds
What should be offered to the patient prior to wound care?
PRN Pain Medication
RACE stands for...
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate
When must a sharps container be replaced and who would you call to replace?
2/3 full and EMS
How would you report suspected abuse of a Veteran on the CLC?
Locate the Abuse Policy on the homepage and follow the steps outlined
Gloves, Gowns, Masks are examples of?
PPE
What can be used to identify a patient for medication administration?
Full Name, Full SSN, Full DOB, facial recognition, home address, phone number
Why is it important to keep hallways and patient rooms free of clutter?
To respond to emergencies
If a refrigerator is used to store patient food or medications, this must be completed daily....
temperature log
What identifies the patients goals for treatment?
Care plan
What type of room should a patient with suspected COVID be placed?
Negative Pressure
What should you do prior to administering medication?
Hand hygiene, Five rights
PASS stands for...
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
This department should be notified if a piece of medical equipment is broken...
Biomedical Repair
This is used by a patient to identify their wishes if they are incapacitated.
Advanced Directive