Safety
How should a bed be positioned for a fall risk patient?
Lowest position
What type of infection is septicemia?
Systemic infection
Where should you keep your hands once sterile gloves are applied?
In the safety zone
This class of medications are commonly prescribed for urinary tract infections, especially after being catheterized during surgery.
Antibiotics
This action would lead to decreased falls.
Prompt answering of call lights
This is part of the secondary line of defense against infection.
Complement cascade
How do you add things to an already established sterile field?
Open package(s) and drop it in the middle of the sterile field
You begin setting up your sterile field to perform a procedure, what would indicate a potential problem?
The edges of the package are open slightly
What should be turned on for a patient who is confused and impulsive?
Bed alarm
What precautions would you initiate if you don't know any information about your patient?
Standard precautions
How should a sterile package be opened to maintain sterile technique?
By opening the first flap away from self
This finding would indicate that the sterile field has been contaminated.
The drape is wet
What is the first step in the PASS acronym?
Pull the pin
What physiological response would you suspect is taking place if you see redness and swelling around an arm laceration?
Increased permeability
This procedure is an example of a procedure that requires sterile technique.
Straight catheterization
What should NOT be done concerning injection administration?
Recapping a dirty needle
What does the second "S" stand for in the PASS acronym?
Sweep the area with the nozzle
What type of infection would you suspect if there is erythema around the surgical site with stable vital signs and minimal pain?
Localized infection
How would you describe surgical asepsis?
Using sterile supplies and equipment
When is soap and water preferred to alcohol based preparations?
When the hands are visibly soiled