MAR
What does MAR stand for?
Medication administration record
Do I need to remove AND complete an LDA to finish the removal process in Epic?
Yes. When you remove a line in Epic, line will still show on the flowsheet as "removed". To finish the process, you will also complete in order for line to fall off
Collection status of 'Unit collect' means lab personnel is responsible for collecting my patient's specimen
False. Unit collect means nursing staff on the unit are responsible for specimen collection
What does the 'Last Filed' button show you?
The last filed values in the flowsheet row
Sticky notes save to the permanent medical record. true or false?
False
What button do I need to click on in MAR to send a message to the pharmacy?
Rx button
What is an LDA?
Anything that goes on or through the skin
True or False: The Work List is all inclusive and contains every task I am expected to do throughout my shift.
False. The work list is not all inclusive. There are several tasks you will complete that will not be listed. For ex. head to toe assessment
The time is now 12 pm. I want to document an assessment I did at 10 am. Should I insert or add a column?
Insert
Chart review is a historical, read only view of the chart.
True
What are the five rights?
Right patient, right dose, right med, right time, right route
What does LDA stand for?
Lines, Drains, Airways, Wounds, Burns and Incisions
True or False: I can enter POC test results in the Work List
False. You will see POC test task on worklist but results are entered in another activity
What does WDL stand for and when is it used?
Within defined limits. used to communicate assessment is normal (as defined by UMass policy)
Acknowledging an order means I am making it active.
False. Orders are made active when provider signs off on them. Acknowledging an order just means you have seen the order.
The time is now 10:30 am. My patient has a scheduled med that was due at 8 am and will be due again at 12 pm. The patient was off the floor at 8 and just returned now. Use the 50/50 rule to explain how you will document the med admin in this case.
you will give the medication for the 12 pm time because it is now beyond the half way (or 50%) mark of 10 am. You will also document that the medication was not given at 8 am.
What are considered the permanent elements of an LDA?
The properties
What activity would you need to be in to enter POC test results?
Enter/Edit Results
What section of the Flowsheet activity do i need to be in to see the LDAs that have been added?
Access/Monitoring Devices
Sticky notes save to the permanent medical record. true or false?
False
A medication has the two checkmark symbol next to it. What does that mean?
dual sign off required
Is a one time injection considered an LDA?
No. One time injections and medication patches are not LDAs
What report do I need to access in the Summary activity to release orders that need to be acted on?
Active Orders
What is the corny phrase used in Epic that refers to making selections from the details sidebar report?
left click to pick-right click to stick
What can I find in my Learning Home Dashboard?
Step by step guides that walk me through common workflows in Epic