Patient Care Techniques and Emergency Codes

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What are the 5 beginning steps?

Explain procedure (correct)

Verify patient DOB & Name (correct)

Privacy (correct)

Sanitize (correct)

Introduction (correct)

What does CODE H stand for?

Help

What does CODE M signify?

Threat to staff member

What does CODE L indicate?

Patient lost Signup and view all the answers

What are Universal Fall Precautions?

Patient rounds Signup and view all the answers

What does a level 1 fall risk involve?

Yellow arm band, educate patient/staff, focused rounding 5 P's: Pain, potty, position, pump, placement of personal items Signup and view all the answers

What is constant observation?

Staff continuously observes patient Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 Rights of Delegation?

Right task, Right circumstance, Right person, Right direction, Right supervision Signup and view all the answers

What does HTN stand for?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does dyspnea refer to?

Difficulty breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does brady refer to?

Slow Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix hypo mean?

Low Signup and view all the answers

What does the term pneumonia signify?

Infection that inflates air sacs in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'asepsis'?

Without infection Signup and view all the answers

What does hypo refer to in medical terms?

Low Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of insulin?

Lowers blood sugar Signup and view all the answers

1 oz = _____ mL?

30 Signup and view all the answers

What do TEDS & SCDS prevent?

Blood clots Signup and view all the answers

What are causes of skin breakdown?

Nutrition, Pressure, Moisture, Immobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal blood sugar range?

70-99 Signup and view all the answers

What are blood sugar critical values?

Less than or equal to 50, Greater than or equal to 500 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Patient Care Techniques (PCT)

Five initial steps: Introduction, patient DOB & name verification, sanitization, explaining the procedure, and ensuring privacy.

Emergency Codes

CODE H: Indicates a need for help; initiated by patients/friends; signals noticeable changes in a patient's condition or communication breakdown.
CODE M: Activated when staff is threatened by a patient; involves security and trained personnel.
CODE L: Utilized for lost patients; signifies the search for disoriented individuals who left the unit unaccompanied; lime green gowns are worn by at-risk patients.
CODE A: Indicates a cardiac arrest requiring CPR; staff must call for help and initiate CPR immediately.
CODE C: Signifies critical conditions; requires immediate reporting to the RN of any clinical deterioration.
Condition F: Relates to fire emergencies; follow RACE protocol: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.

Fall Precautions

Universal fall precautions include orientation to call light, reachable items, locked beds, raised side rails, clean environments, nonslip footwear, safe bed exits, availability of walkers/canes, and patient rounds.
Level 1 Fall Risk: Indicated by a yellow arm band; involves patient/staff education and focused rounding using the 5 P's: Pain, Potty, Position, Pump, and Placement.
Level 2 Fall Risk: Involves additional safety measures such as bed and chair alarms, and requires a bedside commode and lap belt.

Patient Observation Levels

Constant Observation: Staff continuously observes the patient, maintaining visibility and ensuring safety during bathroom use or medical tests.
Special Constant Observation: Similar to constant observation, but staff remains within arm's reach; applies to patients at risk of self-harm.

Standard Procedures and Terms

Hygiene products: Baza cleanser is for perineal care; MediChoice Lotion serves as a daily moisturizer; Gentle Rain wash is safe for mucosal membranes.
Linen protocol: Changed twice a week or as needed; used linen is stored in blue bags, while torn linen goes into green bags.

Anatomical Terms and Conditions

Fowler's position refers to a semi-sitting posture; vital signs include systolic and diastolic blood pressure measures.
Dyspnea indicates difficulty breathing; hypothermia denotes abnormally low body temperature; hematemesis describes blood-vomiting.

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

The cardiovascular system circulates oxygen and nutrients through the heart and blood vessels.
The respiratory system facilitates gas exchange, bringing oxygen in and removing carbon dioxide.

Other Medical Terms

Insulin lowers blood sugar levels; glucagon increases glucose levels by acting on the liver.
Terms like brady (slow), tachy (fast), hypo (low), and hyper (high) describe various physiological states.

Infection Control Precautions

PPE includes masks, gowns, gloves; contact precautions apply to MRSA and VRE cases; airborne precautions apply for TB, requiring specific protective equipment.
Integumentary system protects against pathogens; hand washing is crucial for disease prevention.

Patient Safety and Support

Patients in yellow wristbands are identified as fall risks; bed exits should prioritize patient safety by supporting weaker sides.
TEDS & SCDS are preventive measures against blood clots; SCDS stands for Sequential Compression Devices.

Blood Sugar Management

Normal blood sugar ranges from 70-99; critical levels are below or above these values, indicating potential health threats.

Measurement Conversions

1 oz is equivalent to 30 mL; 1 mL equals 1 cc; monitoring fluid intake involves calculating total input accurately.

Skin Integrity

Factors contributing to skin breakdown include nutrition, pressure, moisture, and immobility.
For accurate glucose measurements, Freestyle Precision Pro device can assess different blood types efficiently.

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Description

This quiz covers essential patient care techniques, including the five initial steps for patient interaction. Additionally, it explains various emergency codes used in healthcare settings for different critical situations. Test your understanding of these protocols to ensure effective patient care and safety.