Clinical
Patients who are NPO or on a clear liquid diet for more than _____ will be assessed for nutritional risk.
Patients who are NPO or on a clear liquid diet for more than THREE DAYS will be assessed for nutritional risk.
The nurse who receives the critical value/test result will communicate to the physician/LIP within ______ of receiving the result
The nurse who receives the critical value/test result will communicate to the physician/LIP within 1 hour of receiving the result
Sharps Containers need to be changed out when they're ___ full.
Sharps Containers need to be changed out when they're 2/3 full.
True or False: Emotional Support Animals are considered Service Animals.
False: Emotional Support Animals are considered Service Animals.
PAM Health allows Service Animals, however do not recognize or permit Emotional Support Animals.
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is proper _______ ______.
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is proper Hand Hygiene.
Once Bed Bugs have been identified the patient will be placed in ________ _________.
Once Bed Bugs have been identified the patient will be placed in Contact Precautions.
True or False: Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing is required for all patients?
True: Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing is required for all patients?
Exception would be known allergy.
What actions do you take if you come in contact with bodily fluids without PPE in place?
What actions do you take if you come in contact with bodily fluids without PPE in place?
1. Clean area with soap and water
2. Use Eye Wash Station if eyes are splashed.
3. Report to your Supervisor.
Infection Control abbreviation, PPE, stands for ______ ________ _______.
Infection Control abbreviation, PPE, stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
True or False: Any staff, visitor or patient can call a Rapid Response.
True: Any staff, visitor or patient can call a Rapid Response.
____ _____ are created to provide individualized patient care that is multidisciplinary, consistent, coordinated, and high quality.
CARE PLANS are created to provide individualized patient care that is multidisciplinary, consistent, coordinated, and high quality.
What do you do when you see a patient using an item with a green tag?
What do you do when you see a patient using an item with a green tag? You remove the tag because the tag indicates it is clean. If the tag is not removed there is risk for infection control/contamination.
Items in storage areas must be ___ inches from the ceiling.
Items in storage areas must be 18 inches from the ceiling.
True or False: Only Clinical staff are permitted to enter Isolation Rooms?
False: Only Clinical staff are permitted to enter Isolation Rooms?
All departments, all employees have been educated on proper hand washing and donning/doffing PPE, so anyone can enter any type of Isolation Room.
True or False: Staff injured at work have 48 hours to report.
False: Staff injured at work have 48 hours to report.
Staff must report the injury prior to ending their shift, best practice is to report in real time.
Patients will be assessed for fall risk factors upon admission, daily, change in clinical status, transfer to a new setting, and post fall using the ____ ____ _____.
Patients will be assessed for fall risk factors upon admission, daily, change in clinical status, transfer to a new setting, and post fall using the Morse Fall Score.
Who can remove a Blood Band from a patient's arm?
Who can remove a Blood Band from a patient's arm?Charge or Primary Nurse ONLY.
Why is cardboard not allowed in patient care areas, on stored on the floor?
Why is cardboard not allowed in patient care areas, on stored on the floor?
1. Infection Control
2. Insect Breeding Ground
3. Fire Safety
Where is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual located?
Where is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manual located? 1st Floor, Back Hallway by Materials
False: Employees are required to report Abuse/Neglect only if the employee has witnessed.
Any Abuse/Neglect is required to be reported immediately, this can be based off of patient or family comments, actions, or signs/symptoms.
Air Loss Mattress must be deemed medically necessary using the ____ _________.
Air Loss Mattress must be deemed medically necessary using the Bed Algorithm.
How do you determine the proper Hoyer Sling Size?
How do you determine the proper Hoyer Sling Size? Refer to the tag on the Hoyer Sling and/or manufacturer guidelines.
What does NO PASS ZONE mean to you?
What does NO PASS ZONE mean to you? Respond to any call ight and any alarm. Regardless of the department you're associated with. No Pass Zone applies to every employee, at any given time.
Emergency Response Procedure for R.A.C.E. is a reminder for staff to _____ ______ ______ ________.
Emergency Response Procedure for R.A.C.E. is a reminder for staff to Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
What actions need to be taken if you encounter a spill?
What actions need to be taken if you encounter a spill?
1. Ensure the spill is covered.
2. Do not leave the spill/area.
3. Cover/Clean area.
4. Call for assist.
5. Assess if chemical spill, refer to SDS.
6. Clean area, report to EVS if additional cleaning is needed.