ISOLATION PT
This precaution is used for every patient, regardless of infection
What is: Standard precautions
(the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all pt care, regardless of infectious status. Designed to protect healthcare workers and patients by reducing the transmission of microorganisms. ex : hand washing, cough etiquette, environmental cleaning.)
all intake and output of a patient is charted here
What is : I/O (intake and output) sheet, located on the patients bathroom door. if a patient is on IV fluids or a fluid restriction, these numbers should be exact, not a check mark
vital signs and ____ is obtained immediately upon every admit
what is: weight
These 2 types of care should be performed every shift
What is: Oral care and Peri care
This is done every Monday
What is: pt weights
use this type of mask for airborne precautions
What is: An N95 mask of the assigned size for that employee
A vital sign that turns RED when entered in the computer should be?
What is: confirmed and reported to the nurse.
you must obtain vital signs ____ minutes prior to transfer time and give to RN
What is: 15 minutes
Diabetic receive snacks at what times?
What is: 1000, 1400, and 2200
Every pt should do this at meal times
What is: get up in the chair
How should reusable equipment be used with isolation patients?
what is : dedicated to that patient only or thoroughly disinfected between patients.
Acute patients generally have their vitals done
Q _____ hr
What is: Q 4hrs
Pts going to surgery must be place in _____
What is: a gown
This is done with patient belongings left behind
What is: place the belongings in a clean bag with a patient label and place it on the counter in dirty utility to be picked up at a later time. notify nurse
If you are assigned to continuously monitor a suicidal patient, you must also
What is: Fill out the "continuous observation flow sheet". located in a black binder at the nurses station.
These items should be placed on the door of a patient in isolation
What is : A Precaution sign, PPE organizer with gloves/masks/gowns, visitor sign (asking them to wear a mask, or check at nurses station prior to entering)
This should be observed/monitored during toileting/bathing/assisting of patients and reported to the nurse
What is: ANY skin issues (skin tears, large bruises, wounds, blisters, rashes, loose dressings)
A _______ list is documented on every admit, name 2 other things done on every admit
What is: valuables
-admission folder -zero bed - fill in white board - get a weight and vital signs - fill out food/beverage preference sheet - ADL preference sheet for skilled admits - gather appropriate supplies -leave call light within reach of patient
_____ is responsible for call lights
What is: EVERYONE!
even if you are not assigned to that room, you must answer the light when everyone else is busy. This is also the same for nurses.
These areas should continually be cleaned and tidied throughout the shift.
What is: pt sink, bedside table, window sill, bed/furniture
what PPE would you need to take a patient to the bathroom that is known to have C-diff?
What is: gloves, gown, and goggles/face shield
What is: putting on SCDs, removing SCDs, or charging SCDs
Name 3 things that must be done after a patient is dismissed.
What is:- make RN aware of exact discharge time - remove linens - throw away trash - send reusable equipment to dirty utility room and clean it - write room # on dirty utility whiteboard
This may be dcd after printing and approval by RN, prior to discharge
What is: telemetry
When is it a good time to use hand hygiene?
What is:-anytime they are visibly soiled - before entering a room - after leaving a room - anytime hands become soiled during patient care - after any direct contact with a patient or their environment - before eating or touching your face - after eating