Infection Prevention
The most effective method to prevent spreading infection is...
What is handwashing?
These should be on a patient's feet to prevent falls.
What are non-slip (yellow) socks
The turning/repositioning schedule for patients at risk for pressure injuries.
What is Q2 hours?
RACE is the acronym.
What is Rescue, Alarm/Activate, Contain, Extinguish?
Foley care should be performed & documented at least..
What is every shift?
This device should be present in every patient room to aid in mobilization.
What is a gait belt?
Skin breakdown may be caused by...
What are wrinkled/soiled linens/pads, dragging a patient to reposition (shear), remaining in one position for more that 2 hours, pressure from a device.
When feeding a patient, the bed should be in this position.
What is High Fowlers (90 degrees)?
All patients with a central line receive a CHG bath..
What is daily?
This device should be checked with every patient interaction & is designed to be an early warning sign a fall may occur.
What is a bed/chair alarm?
May cause a pressure injury to ears and/or face.
What are nasal cannula, high flow cannula, face mask?
The positions the patient needs to be in to complete orthostatic vital signs.
What are lying, standing 1 minute, standing 3 minutes?
The foley catheter bag should always be below the level of the
What is bladder?
This phrase is a reminder to remain close to all patients who need assistance to the BR/bedside commode.
What is WAR - Within Arms' Reach?
What you should do immediately if you observe a reddened area on your patient's heel that wasn't there earlier in the shift.
What is inform the nurse & elevate the heels?
In a room under Hazardous Drug Precautions, these items are disposed of in the yellow bag.
What is any trash that has come into contact with the patient's body fluid: wound dressings, gloves, medication cups, IV bags/tubing, soiled wipes, Ultrasorb?