Nursing Care Considerations: Ambulatory and Inpatient Settings

6 Questions

What is one of the learning objectives in Module 5?

Age-Specific Care – Nursing Considerations in the ambulatory and inpatient care setting

What is involved in preparing an examination room in ambulatory care or inpatient settings?

Only cleaning and disinfecting the room

What is the main purpose of temperature recording in medication fridges?

To ensure the fridge is at the correct temperature

What is the primary responsibility of maintaining clean and dirty utility rooms?

Housekeeping staff

What is the correct way to label specimens collected for laboratory analysis?

Using the patient's name and date of birth

What is an indirect component of care in the ambulatory care setting?

Preparing an examination room

Study Notes

Module 5: Indirect Components of Care

Learning Objectives

Age-Specific Care: Nursing considerations in ambulatory and inpatient care settings
Patient Care Conditions & Situations in ambulatory and inpatient care settings
Indirect Components of Care in ambulatory care setting in ambulatory and inpatient care settings

Learning Outcomes

Preparation of examination room in ambulatory care and inpatient settings
Ordering, receiving, and storage of patient care supplies
Duties for maintaining clean and dirty utility rooms
Cleanliness of medication fridges and temperature recording
Labeling of specimens collected for laboratory analysis

Preparation of Examination Room

Preparation of examination room is crucial in ambulatory care and inpatient settings

Ordering, Receiving, and Storage of Patient Care Supplies

Ordering, receiving, and storage of patient care supplies is an essential task in ambulatory care and inpatient settings

Cleanliness of Medication Fridges and Temperature Recording

Medication fridges must be kept clean and at a controlled temperature
Temperature recording is a critical task in maintaining medication fridge cleanliness

Labeling of Specimens

Labeling of specimens collected for laboratory analysis is a vital task in ambulatory care and inpatient settings
Correct labeling of specimens ensures accurate test results and patient safety