Patient Safety
Hand hygiene is performed before and after using gloves
What is: 5% of gloves have micro tears in them?
This requires fairly high oxygen flow to prevent rebreathing of carbon dioxide so the flow should be greater than 6L/min
What is: A simple face mask?
Restricted mobility, cognitive impairments, financial restraints and health conditions that compound oral problems
What is: Challenges to maintaining good oral care as one ages?
Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction and shear
What is: Braden Scale?
Personal health number, full date of birth, first and last name, medical record number
What is: Approved patient identifiers?
The length of time needed to wash hands effectively
What is: 10-15 seconds?
Indicates systolic blood pressure measurement
What is 1st Korotkoff sound?
Position at 90 degrees, feed on unaffected side, feed slowly and encourage sips of fluid in between solids, check for swallowing ability and food pocketing
What is: Aspiration prevention?
Lack of regular activity, poor hydration, decreased fibre in diet, laxative use, irregular bowel habits
What is: Causes of constipation?
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Acetylsalicylic Acid,
What is: Generic drug names?
Visibly soiled, before food preparation and after contact with a patient who has vomiting and/or diarrhea
What is: Three circumstances for hand washing with soap and water?
Slouched position, oxygen administration error, anemia, atelectasis
What is: Reasons for lower oxygen saturation levels?
Supports pain free eating, speaking, socializing and optimal overall health and quality of life.
What is: Provision of oral health care?
Medication, BRAT diet, avoid milk products, drink plenty of clear fluids and use of electrolyte drinks
What is: Diarrhea management?
Date, time, drug, dose, route, frequency, signature
What is: 7 components of a medication order?
Ensuring call bell is within reach, over bed table is nearby, patient has rubber soled shoes for mobilization and bed is at an appropriate height for patient
What is: A safety scan?
Using too small a cuff for BP assessment
What is: a falsely high reading?
A healthy diet that is adequate in calcium and Vitamin D.
What is: Decrease risk of osteoporosis?
38-43 degrees Celsius
What is: safe water temperature for assisted bathing for an adult?
Hand hygiene, pour rather than touch medication, use a medication cup
What is: Medical asepsis during medication administration?
Poor lighting, scatter rugs, decreased mobility, unfamiliar surroundings
What is: Factors that contribute to falls?
Administration of excessive oxygen to a patient with COPD
What is: Obliteration of the stimulus to breathe which is caused by decreased oxygen levels in the blood?
Drooling, gurgling, taking longer to eat, coughing or choking and weight loss.
What is: Dysphagia symptoms?
Age, malnutrition, immobility, inactivity, medical conditions, lifestyle choices and immune system stress
What is: risk factors that contribute to impaired skin integrity?
U, OD, OS, D/C, @, OU, ug, X.0, .X
What is: Dangerous drug abbreviations that should not be used?