patient Care
how often should a purwick be changed
at least every 8-12 hours
how many bed exit alarm settings are there?
3
what is the purpose for Bedside shift report?
include the patient in their plan of care.
how many layer should be under a patient
no more than 3
how would you position the bed for a patient with CHF and complains of Shortness of breath
head elevated (fowler's position)
in what order do you don your PPE
1.gown
2.mask
3.goggles
4.gloves
what are the 3 setting on the bed break lever
lock, steer, drive
what is the purpose of purposeful rounding?
ensure patients' needs are meet
if a patient is on a turning schedule. How often should they be repositioned?
every 2 hours
how would you position the bed if the patient in hypovolemic shock and need perfusion to vital organs
Trendelenburg
what are 2 ways we can take pressure off patient's heels?
floating heels with pillow or off-loading boots
how do you clean the mattress liner on the sand beds if the become soiled?
contact Hill-Rom for a new liner
what is AIDET
Acknowledgement
Introduce
Duration
Explanation
thanks
what are the bony prominences areas of the body that we are concerned about skin breakdown?
Occiput, spine, elbow, sacurm/coccyx, heels, ears , shoulders, knees, ankles, toes
what should you do if your ambulating a patient and he states they feel like the are going to fall?
guide them down to the floor if a chair is not avaiable
how many CHG wipes come in a pack and how should they be used?
6 in a pack, one for each arm, each leg chest and back
what should be put on the bed before zeroing it out
1 pillow 1 sheet 1 blanket and 1 draw sheet 1 fitted sheet
what are your 5 P's
pain potty position possessions pumps
how can we prevent incontinence skin breakdown?
keep patient dry, don't use briefs, frequent changing, purewick
how would you teach a blind person to use the call bell?
place a rough surface over the call button (such as a tele sticker) and have the pt feel for it
what are 3 ways to assist a patient out of bed
Sarah steady, gait belt, hoyer Lyft
how many side rails are considered a restraint
4
when checking blood pressure what reading should you notify the nurse (both high and Low)
150/90
90/60
what should you do if you notice a new wound on a patient?
notify the nurse
a pt experiencing cardiac arrest and needs immediate flat positioning
CPR release lever