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What are the 5 beginning steps?
What does CODE H stand for?
Help
What does CODE M signify?
Threat to staff member
What does CODE L indicate?
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What are Universal Fall Precautions?
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What does a level 1 fall risk involve?
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What is constant observation?
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What are the 5 Rights of Delegation?
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What does HTN stand for?
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What does dyspnea refer to?
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What does brady refer to?
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What does the prefix hypo mean?
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What does the term pneumonia signify?
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What is the significance of the term 'asepsis'?
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What does hypo refer to in medical terms?
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What is the role of insulin?
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1 oz = _____ mL?
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What do TEDS & SCDS prevent?
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What are causes of skin breakdown?
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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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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.
