If a pump stops working, who do you contact?
Clinical Engineering
Can be used to prevent splash and aerosolization of hazardous material when flushing.
Splashblocker
This color code usually means fire in the hospital.
Code Red
How often do we perform pyxis controlled substance reconciliation?
Weekly (Wednesdays)
Blood bags should be disposed of in _____
Blood bags should be disposed of in biohazardous trash receptacles
I forgot how to insert a foley, where can I find procedural guidelines?
Lippincott
What is a CSTD?
Closed System Transfer Device
For eye exposure, immediately flush for at least ____ minutes using a designated eyewash station
For eye exposure, immediately flush for at least 15 minutes using a designated eyewash station
How do you identify a patient before giving medication? Name (2) patient identifiers
Name
DOB
MRN
Vitals signs should be repeated and recorded within ______ minutes of starting the transfusion including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
Vitals signs should be repeated and recorded within 15 minutes of starting the transfusion including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
The doctor forgot the blood transfusion consent form, where can I find it?
Forms Portal
Code Sepsis... Which blood culture bottle do I draw first?
Aerobic blood culture.
Filling the aerobic bottle first ensures that this oxygen is not mistakenly introduced into the anaerobic bottle, which could inhibit the growth of anaerobic organisms
Described in UCLA policy as a spill greater than five milliliters but less than one liter.
Minor Spill
Category 3- requiring dual sign-off
As soon as a transfusion reaction is suspected, what is the first step?
Stop the infusion.
The sharps container is full, how do you request for it to be replaced?
Submit a Support Service Request
Severe neutropenia is a defined by an ANC less than...
500 cells/mm3 (0.5 x 10E3/uL)
Neutropenia is defined as an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) less than 1,000 cells/mm3.
What is RACE?
R – Rescue anyone in immediate danger
A – Alarm (pull the fire alarm and call the emergency number)
C – Contain the fire by closing doors/windows
E – Extinguish the fire if safe to do so, or Evacuate the area
A monoclonal antibody that decreases B cells by targeting the CD20 protein on cell surface. Used for patients with Lymphoma, ITP and autoimmune disorders.
Rituximab
How long do you have to complete a blood transfusion?
Transfusion must be completed within 4 hours of issue to avoid bacterial contamination
Where can I find peds infusion specific medication guidelines, telephone numbers and tip sheets?
BOX
Safe handling precautions are recommended for at least _____hours when handling a patient's bodily fluids
Safe handling precautions are recommended for at least 48 hours when handling a patient's bodily fluids
Got Injured at work? Besides notifying your charge nurse and supervisor, what else do you need to complete?
SOFI
There are 6 rights of medication administration. Name one of the additional (2) rights for patients receiving IV medications?
Line attachment (e.g. IV or epidural medication)
Pump programming (e.g. IV or epidural medication)
(Patient, drug, dose, route, time, indication)
What type of transfusion consent is valid for 1 year?
Hematology/Oncology Diagnosis & Treatment-based Consent