Specimen Collection
You ask the patient to do this on your first encounter while performing patient identification
What is spelling of name and birthday
The length of time you measure a pulse or respirations.
What is 60 seconds?
What is The Institute for Nursing?
Situation, background, assessment and recommedation
What is an SBAR?
Services that healthcare practitioners are legally able to practice per NYS law
What is scope of practice?
What are blood cultures?
Flat on the floor/firm surface with legs uncrossed
Where should the patient's feet be during blood pressure measurement?
The expiration for Accucheck test strips
What is 3 months from the date of opening OR the date listed on the bottle?
These team members can activate an emergency response.
Who is any member of the healthcare team?
I can administer O2 and nebulizer treatments.
Who is the RN/LPN?
It is here where you should complete specimen labeling
What is in the patient's presence
The first sound heard when taking a blood pressure.
What is a systolic blood pressure?
A free employee resource supporting well-being in seven areas
What is TeamWell?
This device is used when the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse
What is the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
I can scribe
Who is the MOA, RN, or LPN?
This is how long a tourniquet may be in place when performing phelbotomy
What is no longer than 60 seconds?
12-20 breaths/minute
What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?
I am concerned, I am uncomfortable, this is a Safety Issue
What is an example of TeamSTEPPS Communication?
What is CUS?
Call 911 or Northwell EMS (depending on site process)
I can document/perform case finding, health teaching and health counseling
Who is the LPN or RN?
This must be placed on a specimen label post collection.
What is signature and time of collection?
Age, weight, stress, exercise tolerance, health status, medications, gender
What are factors can impact vital signs?
V1 Landmark
4th intercostal space, right sternal border
Nasal cannula, medications, BVM, ice pack, pocket mask, dressing supplies
What are possible contents of the grab and go bag/crash cart?
This organization establishes national patient safety goals
What is the Joint Commission?