Patient safety/ rights
an 80 year old patient with cognitive impairment is labeled as what risk to increase the level of care in certain areas to ensure safety
Fall risk
a patient is anemic and the doctor diagnoses an issue with the system that stores minerals and produces blood cells
Skeletal system (bones)
When bathing a patient. An important technique to use is to clean in which direction
clean to dirty
what does a PCT do when they walk into a room and sees a used 22g venipuncture needle and catheter on the floor
dispose in the sharps container
this root word means gums
gingiv-
heating water to this temperature helps prevent discomfort and burns after a bath
40.5-43.3 'C or 105-110 'F
a patient has a pressure ulcer on their back due to chronic hospitalization. The breakdown brings concern for which system
Integumentary system
when providing oral care, it is important to perform circular strokes on each tooth at which angle
45 degrees
dosimeter
this root word means vein
Phleb-
patients have the right to receive information about their diagnosis, treatment plan, and
Prognosis
this system involves voluntary and involuntary movement
when changing the linens in an occupied bed, once you roll on to their side for the first time, what should you do next?
tuck the dirty linens under the patient
a PCT gets injured in an accident on the floor and reports immediately to
the charge nurse
the prefix olig-
less than normal
This Government agency replaced the patient bill of rights with patient care partnership, which highlights the rights and responsibilities of a patient in an inpatient facility
American Health Association (AHA)
Endocrine
when treating a stroke patient, which side of their body should you dress first
the weak side first
any material that can be used to harm any employees or patients
Biomedical waste
The suffix -pnea
breathing
These are the options the can be legally used to Identify a patient
Full name, DOB, full address, telephone number, SSN, and Photo Identification (drivers L / passport)
a patient has diabetic ketoacidosis Indicated by the PCT and Nurse both smelling fruity breath. the sense of smell is a part of which system
Nervous
when removing a peripheral IV, what is the most important technique when it comes to removing the IV and stopping the bleeding?
put pressure with the gauze AFTER the IV catheter is already removed
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) helps ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards. OSHA was established as part of the US department of labor when
1970
the suffix -phagia
eating and swallowing