Physical Environment
NOTHING
What does RACE stand for?
RESCUE
ALARM
CONTAIN/CONFINE
EVACUATE/EXTINGUISH
What is the FIRST THING you should do if you suspect a transfusion reaction?
Stop the infusion
When should hand hygiene be performed?
Upon entering patient's care space
Upon exiting patient care space
before donning gloves
after removing gloves
anytime your hands are dirty
How often should we be cleaning pt chairs, vital signs machines, IV pumps?
between every patient use
What does PASS stand for?
AIM
SQUEEZE
SWEEP
What color bin do we dispose of chemotherapy in?
Yellow
What does "wet time" or "dwell time" refer to
The amount of time the surface of a cleansed item needs to remain “wet” in order for it to be disinfected.
Daily
What does SDM stand for?
Substitute Decision Maker
Where should medications be drawn up prior to administration to a patient?
How often does TJC conduct accreditation surveys?
Every 3 years
What does the acronym EP stand for?
Element of Performance - these are the measurable expectations per TJC standards that guide our organization on how to meet requirements.
What PPE should RNs wear when administering chemotherapy?
Double Gloves, Gown
If a patient refuses the use of a medical interpreter and wants to use a family member as an interpreter what form must be filled out?
Refusal of Interpreter Services Form
Why doesn't our patient refrigerator require a thermometer?
No perishable items
What does the acronym IFU stand for?
Instructions for Use - user manual
After a suspected transfusion reaction, what should be done with the remainder of the blood product/tubing?
Return to blood bank
What are the two patient identifiers that can be used to identify a patient?
Patient’s name and date of birth