What is "relevant"
This question should be asked before rooming a patient
Name and date of birth
Staff my request this from a visually impaired patient
Offer your arm or ask for their preference. permission to guide elbow or arm
In general, when obtaining vital signs list the equipment you would use
Blood pressure cuff (manual or automatic), Thermometer, Pulse oximeter, Stethoscope, “Speak to” scale for weight and height
This will ensure that all relevant health information is gathered for quality patient care
What is a comprehensive intake assessment
A patient reports dizziness and difficulty standing during intake. What should you do?
Have them sit and alert the provider or nurse
What is proper placement of a pulse oximeter
Adults: index finger
Children: toes
If a patient does not speak English, what is the best way to ensure accurate communication during an intake assessment
Must use an official Banner interpretation service i.e. onsite interpreting (OSI), video remote interpreting (VRI)
These are safety techniques to best assist your patient i.e., visually impaired, deaf, poor mobility, frail & elderly
Assess their needs first, ask how they would like to be assisted, describe their surroundings, offer wheelchair assistance
What is Banner policy if initial blood pressure (BP) is outside the normal range.
Must repeat BP manually after 15 minutes and provider notified, and document