Administering & Discharging
What is the #1 thing that a healthcare worker should know when Administering a new patient?
Fear and Anxiety
What is ROM? Why is ROM given to patients?
Range of motion. To prevent the stiffening of joints.
What does I&O stand for?
Intake & Output
What is the most important thing to do before giving first aid?
Check the scene for safety.
What is communication?
The exchange of information between two or more people.
Why is important to review you facilities guidelines?
To make sure that you are administering a patient the right way.
How often should a patient be turned if they can't turn themselves?
Every 2 Hours
What is it called when the body is retaining fluid?
Edema - Retention of fluid.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What are the barriers to communication? (Hint: There are three different ones)
Something that gets in the way of a clear communication.
- Physical Disabilities
- Psychological Impairment
- Cultural Diversity
What is the healthcare provider's main goal when Administering a new patient?
Making sure the patient is comfortable.
What causes a pressure ulcer?
A pressure ulcer is caused by prolonged pressure on an area of the body that interferes with circulation.
What is it called when the body is losing excessive fluid?
Dehydration
What is the purpose of CPR?
The purpose of CPR is to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital body organ.
What is nonverbal communication?
Nonverbal communication involves the use of of facial expressions, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch to convey a message.
Where do patients belongings get written down when a patient gets admitted?
A personal inventory list.
What is Alignment?
Positioning body parts in relation to each other to maintain correct body posture.
Where are all intake and outputs measured?
A Graduate.
What are the steps for CPR?
Steps
Check for responsiveness
Have someone call for help
Check AED
Start compression's
Sender
Message
Receiver
When a patient is leaving the hospital without the doctors approval, what is it called?
What are the two most common modes of transportation in a hospital?
- Bed
- Wheelchair
When should standard precaution be followed?
All the time.
What is important to remember when preforming first aid?
Infection control.
Why is effective communication important to healthcare?
To be able to help the patient in the best way possible.