Phobia's
Bacteriophobia
What is the fear of bacteria?
1. Reason for alert charting
2. Specific information concerning the problem
3. Length of time for alert charting
What information should go on the sticker place on the top of the paper chart?
Assess the patient and obtain a set of vital signs.
What is the first thing you should do after a patient falls?
10 minutes or less to obtain
What is an EKG?
Hemophobia
What is the fear of blood?
Reason: Constipation day 4 no BM
Duration: Q shift until BM noted
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Reason: Started on Lasix 20mg po 2x daily
Duration: 72 hours 03/05-03/08
How do you fill out an Alert Charting sticker?
The Nurse, Provider and the patients family (poa).
Who should be notified after a patient falls?
324mg
What dose of Aspirin is to be given?
Nosocomephobia
What is the fear of hospitals?
Patient was started on 20mg po Lasix 2x daily for CHF. Placed on alert charting for 72 hours starting tomorrow morning when first dose is scheduled to be give. Family notified of new medication and in agreeable with the plan of care. Orders sent down to pharmacy. Care plan and Kardex updated from frequent rounding and VS daily.
What does an initiation of Alert Charting note look like?
QMM, Fall investigation form, witness reports, nurses note, fall education, Morse Fall Risk Assessment, Care Plan, Kardex
What documentation needs to be completed following a fall/
CBC, CMP, Cardiac Enzymes
What labs would you obatian for a CP patient?
Pathophobia
What is the fear of disease?
Patient was placed on alert charting for starting Lasix. Patient VS are stable and no adverse side effects noted. Patients lung sounds are clearing up and patient is breathing easier. her oxygen saturation is 95% on room air. Patient is down 1.5 pounds with 1+ pitting edema. Will continue to monitor progress.
What does an alert charting note look like?
24 hours for witnessed NIF, 48 hours for injury or witnessed fall
What is the alert charting policy following a fall?
Every 5-10 minutes
How often should vital signs be obtained?
Verminophobia
What is the fear of germs?
Alert charting was initiated on 03/04/19 for Lasix 20mg po 2x daily. Patient has had improved lung function and has lost a total of 5 pounds with no adverse side effects noted. Patient is being taken off alert charting and plan is to continue this medication for CHF management.
What does a nurses note look like when taking a patient off alert charting?
Process Interventions: Shift Assessment
Where should you document the Morse Fall Risk Assessment?
Fibrinolytic Therapy
What therapy can you initiate if not contraindicated?