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If an RN delegates a task to an LPN/PCT, who retains accountability for the task?
What is the RN
This term describes the removal of nonviable tissue from a wound.
What is debridement.
How often is it required to document on restraints?
What is every 2 hours.
How long should we wash our hands with soap and water?
What is 20 seconds.
What do you check prior to giving digoxin?
What is the apical pulse.
You have 4 patients who should you see first:
a. fever 101* HR 118 RR 20
b. transportation here to pick up a discharged patient
c. patient c/o chest pain
d. has meds ordered in 10 minutes
What is Chest Pain.
Name 2 most common high risk areas for pressure injuries.
What is the sacrum and the heels.
How often is it required to document post op vitals?
What is
q15min x4hours
q30min x2hours
q1hour x2hours
q4hours x 24hours
then if stable. per unit policy
When is hand sanitizer not an appropriate substitute for soap and water?
What is caring for c-dif patients.
Name 2 high alert medications that requires double checks?
What is heparin and insulin.
What form is required to be done prior to acceptance at a SNF?
What is COC / 3008.
The term used for the separation of wound edges.
What is dehiscence.
What 3 things need to be documented after a change of rate to heparin gtt?
What is
1. pha/heparin rate change
2. timed PTT profile
3. IV drip titration
What is the most frequent hospital acquired infection?
What is a UTI.
Name 2 medications that require a filter?
What is amiodarone, TPN, chemo, immunoglobulins
Name 2 signs of fluid overload?
What is crackles in lungs, SOB, edema, weight gain or HTN
What type of wound is not appropriate for wound vac therapy?
What is a wound with necrotic tissue or active bleeding.
What is the maximum infusion time for blood?
What is 4 hours.
The dwell time for Purple wipes? and Orange (bleach) wipes?
What is (purple) 2 minutes and (orange) 4 minutes.
Name the tylenol antidote?
What is Acetylcysteine
What is the first priority for a Med-Surg patient with a new CIWA score of 15 or greater? What should we anticipate?
Anticipate a transfer to ICU.
Fun Fact. What does VAC stand for in woundVac?
What is Vacuum Assisted Closure.
What is Oral 45min - IV 15min - IM 30min
What the proper sequence for donning droplet PPE?
What is gown, mask, goggles, gloves.
How often can you give sublingual nitroglycerin? What should be monitored prior to administration?
What is 1sublingual tablet q5min (max of 3 tablets)
and blood pressure.