Vital Signs
What times do you normally take vital signs on in-patients.
7:30, 11:30, 3:30,7:30 (every 4 hours)
What must you do first thing when starting your assignment
Accept your patients
What should you do if the blood sugar is 40
Notify RN immediately, and give glass of orange juice with 1 pack of sugar in it
Do you feed or give liquids to someone who is NPO
Nothing unless cleared by doctor
What is the first thing you do for EKG
Scan patient's bracelet first and enter
What must you do first before starting vital signs
Scan your badge
What must you do for contact by RN or physician
List your voalte number
What are the ranges for the glucometer
40-600
What are some aspirations precautions
Elevated HOB 45 degrees, Sign above head of bed, check diet
How do you inform the patient about EKG
You are getting a test on your heart's rhythm
What must you do 2nd before starting vital signs
Scan the patient's arm bracelet
When do you check bed alarms on patients
First time in morning rounds
When do you clean the glucometer
After every use and if soiled
What can you add to liquids for stroke patients
Thicken found in nutrition lounge
Can your patient have visitors when performing an EKG
No. Ask them to step outside until completed
What must you do if the vital signs do not cross over into the patient's chart
Manually put them into the chart
Put 2 sheets, blankets and pillow and press zero at end of bed
How long are the glucometer strips good for
6 months and room temperature
Where do you chart intake and output for patients
Daily care flowsheet
Where are the leads placed for an 12 lead EKG
Right arm, right leg, left arm left leg, 4 intercostal spaces = lead 1on right, lead 2 on left and directly under breast 3-6
What must you do if the blood pressure cuff pops off the patients arm
Get a different size (larger or smaller)
How do you give hand off at end of shift
Epic hand off and bedside handoff
How long are the glucometers solutions good for
3 months at room temperature
Where do you check for food allergies on patients
Story book in epic, and arm bracelet
Do you need to sign off when performing an EKG
Yes