Safety
What does RACE stand for?
R- resue patients close to the fire
A- Activate fire alarm
C-Contain fire
E- Extinguish
What do you need to put restraints on a pt?
Dr order and pt/family consent for both chem and physical
Fowlers position and when is it used
60-90 degrees used when feeding, brushing teeth
knee chest
Face down on knees and elbows. used during rectal exam
What does PASS stand for?
P- Pull the pin
A- Aim
S-Squeeze
S-Sweep
When a patient is on restraints the nurse should?
Check on the pt every 15-30 minutes, remove them every 2 hours and get documentation done first
semi-fowlers and when is it used
30-45 degree used for tube feeding
Left sims
what is the MSDS or SDS stand for and what is it used for?
Material safety data sheet; info about chemicals and chem spills
Why should we position/reposition pts?
provide comfort, prevent skin breakdown & pressure injuries, prevent fluid build up in the lungs and prevent contractures
Low fowlers
15-20 degrees
Prone
Face down used during a spinal cord injury
when calling poison control you will need to?
know pt age, weight, height, name, suspected amount ingested and symptoms
When transferring a patient to a wheelchair the nurse should?
use a slide/transfer board to help patients slide onto the wheelchair and put it on the pts strong side and always explain the procedure to the pt
Dorsal lithotomyis used when
Stirrups Ex. when getting pelvic exam
When walking a patient he says he feels dizzy. you should?
Help them to the floor safely
Should we lock the pt wheels?
yes always check if the wheels are locked or determine if pt can do it for them selves
Dorsal Recumbent
Knees bent pointing up and back flat on bed. used when putting in a foley