Questions and Answers
Prior to a blood transfusion, you need to match the blood to the order and the patient to the blood.
True
The single most effective intervention to preventing healthcare associated infections is compliance with hand hygiene procedures.
True
When identifying a patient within the hospital setting, which of the following must not be used?
Manufacturers of surgical equipment must provide validated cleaning and sterilization instructions to the facility before the products may be processed for surgery.
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Hospital policies that address the reporting of critical test results must include what?
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Recent changes to the National Patient Safety Goals include elevating awareness to prevent 'difficult-to-treat' infections in long term nursing care settings, including catheter infections.
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The National Patient Safety Goals are reviewed annually by the Joint Commission.
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It is important for clinicians to reconcile patients' current medications when providing care, treatment, and services, even in situations where new medications may not be prescribed or necessary.
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The universal protocol was developed to decrease what?
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Unlabeled and unused medications drawn into a syringe during a procedure can be used in a different procedure.
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Study Notes
Blood Transfusion Protocol
- Proper matching of blood to the order and patient is essential before a transfusion.
Hand Hygiene
- Compliance with hand hygiene is the most effective measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Patient Identification
- Patient room number must not be used for identifying patients within the hospital setting.
Surgical Equipment Protocol
- Manufacturers must supply validated cleaning and sterilization instructions to healthcare facilities prior to the processing of surgical instruments.
Reporting Critical Test Results
- Hospital policies on critical test results must specify:
- Recipients of the report
- List of critical results
- Timeframe for reporting critical results
Infection Prevention in Long Term Care
- Recent updates to National Patient Safety Goals aim to raise awareness for preventing "difficult-to-treat" infections, including catheter-related infections in long-term nursing care.
Annual Review of Safety Goals
- The Joint Commission conducts an annual review of the National Patient Safety Goals.
Medication Reconciliation
- Clinicians should reconcile patients' current medications during care, even if no new medications are prescribed or deemed necessary.
Universal Protocol
- The universal protocol was established to reduce surgical errors.
Medication Safety
- Unlabeled and unused medications drawn into a syringe during a procedure should not be reused in other procedures.
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Test your knowledge on the National Patient Safety Goals with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts such as blood transfusion safety and infection prevention protocols. Perfect for healthcare professionals preparing for certification.
