General Information
What is the dwell/contact time for sani wipes?
2 mins
*Wait the 2 minutes before putting the clean linens on the beds
How do we obtain someone's weight in admit.
Must have the patient step on the scale.
What is the reversal for Versed and Fentanyl?
Romazicon (flumazenil)
Initial dose: 0.2mg IV over 15 seconds
Repeat dose: Wait 45 Seconds, if no response, give 0.2mg
No more than 1mg/dose or 3mg/hr
Narcan (naloxone)
Dose: 0.4mg IV at 2-3 minute intervals
What do we use to suction oral secretions during a procedure?
BLUE Yankauer
** Keep in package when not using
What is the minimum contact/immersion time for equipment washed in enzymatic detergent solution?
2 minutes.
Where should the MD consent the patient?
Admit
Where should the charge keys be kept?
In the charge RN's pocket.
What is the reversal agent for agent for Propofol?
There isn't one
What should the official procedural timeout include?
- Patient Name & DOB
- Procedure & MD
- Allergies & Anticoagulants
- Verify all equipment
Can you run a leaking endoscope through the OER Pro?
No. It must be fully flushed during washing, and manually high level disinfected while hooked up to the MU-1 Leak Tester.
The surveyor asks you a question you don't know the answer to. Where can you find the answer?
- Ask a manager
- PowerDMS (all policies are here! Know your login)
- Charge binder
** Say: "I don't know the answer, but I know where to find it"
Once a patient is all checked into admit how do we leave them and the room?
Bed in down position, one side rail down, call light in reach, door closed and curtains half closed.
Medications expire after how long once drawn up?
4 hours
How often do the suction canisters, laundry and O2 extension tubing need to be changed?
Every case!
What is the maximum amount of time a scope can sit unwashed after Point of Use/Bedside cleaning?
1 Hour. After that it must be presoaked before washing.
How long are the BG and HCG controls good for once opened?
3 months
**BG test strips good for 4 months
When the patient is left in recovery after being sedated how should the bed and rails be left?
Bed in down position w/ both rails up and call light within reach.
If drawing up meds to be used immediately, what needs to be on the label?
- Drug Name
- Concentration
No, tell the MD "The pt is beginning to arouse, would you like to re-dose?"
How many days maximum can Acecide-C be used before it must be changed (regardless of passing MRC Testing)?
5 Days
Where is the chemical spill kit located?
Under the washing sink in the back hallway
Where do we dispose of the used IV bags and tubing?
Red Biohazard bucket under the sink.
If drawing up meds ahead of time, what needs to be on the label?
- Drug name
- Concentration
- Time/ Date drawn up
- Expiration time/Date
-Initials
A provider asks for a 17mm dilator, what is the size of that dilator in French Units?
54 Fr
17mm x 3 = 54
Is it acceptable to wash 2 dilators used on separate patients at the same time, in the same sink?
No. Each dilator must be cleaned separately and per patient.