Suicide
inside the room
What is where do you sit to watch suicidal patient
one pillow, one fitted sheet, blanket, one cloth pad
What is bed linen allowed for weighing a patient
Vitals signs, weight, allergies and chief complaint
What is Triage?
Superficial, dark red blood, no pulsation
What is a vein?
Pacing, yelling, punching wall
What is escalating
tone, volume, rate of speech
What is verbal de-escalation
Must be documented after every meal
What is I and O's
Must be done in 10 minutes or less
What s door to EKG?
Location of last resort
What are fingers?
Happy Birthday
Song you sing while washing hands (20 seconds)
15 mins
What is how often you document checks on suicidal patient
All staff must document inventory in this
What is Surglogs
In EKG placement which side is the white lead placed?
Right arm or upper right chest
A tingling or shock sensation when this is accessed
What is a nerve?
2 minutes
What is the kill time of a purple top wipe?
sharps, cords, belts, shoelaces, lighters or matches
What is a room sweep (or items to remove from suicidal patient)
Required daily for EVERY patient
What is a sheet change and a shower or bed bath
Obtain within 30 minutes
What is vital signs on patients in waiting room
Date, time, Initials
What is written on the IV dressing?
gloves, gown, mask
What is PPE?
A suicide patient can go to the bathroom unattended
What is FALSE
Bag and tag this. Patient must be notified, if no response, toss after 30 days
What is Lost and Found items
Name of Nurse, tech, provider and RT
What is written on whiteboards each shift
Allow choices, provide distraction, give praise and comfort
What is psychological needs in children?
20 minutes before discharge
What is a complete set of vital signs?