ICU Care Bundles Overview

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What is a recommended elevation for the head of the bed during NGT care?

75 to 90 degrees

30 to 45 degrees (correct)

15 to 20 degrees

50 to 60 degrees

What should be done to assess for complications?

Regular assessment of gastric residual volume

Proper hand hygiene should be performed before and after __________.

catheterization

The urine bag should be positioned above the level of the bladder.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an important part of the skin care bundle?

Barrier creams or ointments Signup and view all the answers

Match the following procedures with their appropriate bundles:

NGT Care Bundle = Elevate head of bed 30 to 45 degrees FUC Care Bundle = Positioning of urine bag below bladder level ICU Care Bundle = Daily sedation vacations CVC Care Bundle = Perform dressing on CVC every 2 days Signup and view all the answers

What technique should be used during the administration of medications?

Aseptic technique Signup and view all the answers

Regular _______ of the urine bag is essential in catheter care.

emptying Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended head elevation for tube placement?

30 to 45 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a tube is obstructed?

Flushing the tube Signup and view all the answers

Regular assessment of gastric residual volume is not important in tube feeding.

False Signup and view all the answers

What technique should be used when assessing the need for catheterization?

Aseptic technique Signup and view all the answers

What positioning should the urine bag be in relation to the bladder?

Below the level of the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Hand hygiene should always be performed before __________.

catheterization Signup and view all the answers

What type of dressing should be performed on the CVC every two days?

Sterile dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key intervention in VAP care bundle?

Elevating head of bed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following care bundles with their focus:

FUC Care Bundle = Catheter care ICU Care Bundle = Intensive care management VAP Care Bundle = Ventilator-related measures CVC Care Bundle = Central line management Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NGT Care Bundle

Elevate the head of the bed 30 to 45 degrees
Regular assessment of gastric residual volume
Monitor for complications
Rinsing nasal feeding tube
Keep the tube from kinking or obstruction

FUC Care Bundle

Assess need for catheterization
Positioning of urine bag below level of bladder
Regular emptying of urine bag
Peptic ulcer and DVT prophylaxis

VAP Care Bundle

Hand hygiene should be done
But patient in semi Fowler's position
Daily sedation vacations
Perform subglottic suctioning

ICU Care Bundle

Oral and eye care with chlorhexidine 2%

CVC Care Bundle

Hand hygiene should be done
Using aseptic technique
Perform dressing on CVC every 2 days
Administration set replacement
Catheter replacement

Skin Care Bundle

Skin assessment
Cleansing products
Moisturizers
Barrier creams or ointments
Keep changing patient positions
Apply measurements to prevent nosocomial infection

NGT Care Bundle

Elevate the head of bed 30 to 45 degrees.
Regularly assess gastric residual volume.
Monitor for complications of the nasogastric tube.
Perform routine hand hygiene before, during, and after the procedure.
Keep the tube from knicking or obstruction.

FUC Care Bundle

Keep the patient in semi-Fowler's position.
Perform peptic ulcer and DVT prophylaxis.

VAP Care Bundle

Perform daily sedation vacations.
Perform oral and eye care with chlorhexidine 2%.
Perform subglottic suctioning.

ICU Care Bundle

Perform frequent hand hygiene.
Assess the need for catheterization.
Position the urine bag below the level of the bladder.
Regularly empty the urine bag.

CVC Care Bundle

Perform hand hygiene before, during, and after the procedure.
Perform dressing on the CVC every 2 days.
Use aseptic techniques.
Change the administration set regularly.
Replace the catheter when necessary.

Skin Care Bundle

Perform regular skin assessments.
Use cleansing products.
Apply moisturizers, barrier creams, or ointments.
Regularly change the patient's position to prevent skin breakdown.
Apply pressure relief measures to prevent nosocomial infections.

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Description

This quiz covers essential care bundles in an ICU setting including NGT, FUC, VAP, ICU, CVC, and Skin Care Bundles. Each section outlines key practices for improving patient outcomes and minimizing complications. Test your knowledge on these critical care protocols.