Patient Safety and Restraint Techniques Quiz

Improved mobility

Flexed at 30 degrees

To promote venous return

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After touching a contaminated item</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent and control infection in all hospitalized patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spilling fluids on a sterile field does not contaminate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevent transmission of pathogens through air via moisture or dust particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right Dosage/Amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient's allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High fowler's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enteric coated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Left-lying sim's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30-45 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intramuscular</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent leakage of medication into the needle track</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wearing gloves and a gown</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>History of falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rescue anyone in immediate danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical restraint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unwashed hands of a healthcare worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical asepsis involves clean techniques to reduce the transfer of pathogens, while surgical asepsis involves sterile techniques to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before touching a patient, before clean or aseptic technique, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neonate = Infection, falls, and SIDS Toddler = Falls, cuts, burns, suffocation/drowning School-aged child = Burns, drowning, broken bones, concussions Adolescent = Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, guns and weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Airborne = Gown, N95 mask, Goggles Droplet = Gown, Surgical mask, Gloves Contact = Gown, Gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduce environmental stimuli = Lower sound, light intensity Bed positioning = Bed in lowest position Bedside equipment = Oral suction, Bite block or oral airway, Oxygen, Padded rails</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>R = Rescue anyone in immediate danger A = Activate the fire code and notify appropriate person C = Confine the fire by closing doors and windows E = Evacuate patients and other people to a safe area</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right Patient = Ensuring the medication is given to the correct individual Right Dosage/Amount = Correct quantity of the medication to be given Right Documentation = Proper recording of the medication administration Right to refuse = Patient's freedom to deny medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three Checks = Process of checking medication three times before administration Check for allergies = Review patient’s chart for allergies and contraindications before administration Specific parameters = Considering patient's specific conditions like blood pressure for certain drugs 2 patient identifiers = Verification step using two unique patient details</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral Medications = More prolonged, less toxic effect Topical Medications = Used for local effects; gloves required Insulin = Requires a 2 nurse check ALWAYS Enteric coated, extended release, capsules = Cannot be crushed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children = Difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules; use liquid form or mix with soft foods Older adults = May need extra time to administer medications; may require assistance with schedule Patients in a coma = Check their wristband for identification Patients refusing medication = Assess the reason why &amp; educate; encourage patient for time sensitive medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical asepsis = Procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens Surgical asepsis = Practices used to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms Proper hand hygiene = Includes various moments such as before touching patient, before clean or aseptic technique, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching patient, and after touching patient surroundings Good hand hygiene techniques = Scrubbing for at least 20 seconds with 1 tsp of soap without letting your clothes touch the sink</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical asepsis = Hand hygiene, wearing gloves, giving a flu shot, nasogastric tubes Surgical asepsis = Urinary catheter, IV catheter, sterile dressing change Proper hand hygiene = Using alcohol-based hand rubs for 15 seconds when hands are not visibly soiled Good hand hygiene techniques = Using soap and water as the best technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asepsis = Prevention of infection or breaking the chain of infection Medical asepsis = Clean technique, involves procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens Surgical asepsis = Sterile technique, practices used to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms Hand hygiene = A key part of medical asepsis, involves scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walker = Improve balance by increasing support Canes = Widen support, providing improved balance Crutches = Help strengthen one or both legs Graduated compression stockings = Used for patients at risk for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bed rails 2-3 side rails up = Safety Bed rails 4 side rails up = Restraint Extremity restraint = Restrict movement of hands, wrist or ankles Quick-release knot = Used to tie the restraint to the bed frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased cardiac workload = Cardiovascular system Impaired gas exchange = Respiratory system Altered digestion and utilization of nutrients = Digestive system Decreased muscle size, tone and strength = Musculoskeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Properly label medicines = Ensure correct identification Take extra care with patients on anticoagulants = Increased risk for bleeding If anything is missing in the medication order = You cannot give the medication &amp; you must call the provider Give correct information about a patient’s medications = Educate patients about their medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eye Drops = Administered in the conjunctival sac, avoiding touching the eye with the dropper Suppositories = Inserted into anus, position patient in left-lying sim's position Inhalers = Handheld device that uses aerosol spray to administer medication into the lungs Intradermal injection = Injected into the dermis, used for allergy tests, local anesthesia, tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intradermal injection = Into the dermis, longest absorption time, used for allergy tests Subcutaneous injection = Into the adipose tissue, slow and sustained rate of absorption Intramuscular injection = Into the muscles, slow, sustained release over hours, days, or weeks Insulin injection = Double checked by 2 licensed nurses, high-risk drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shake it = Step before placing the spacer mouthpiece into mouth Release one puff and inhale slowly = Step after placing the spacer mouthpiece into mouth Hold for 5-10 seconds = Step after releasing one puff and inhaling slowly Wait 1-5 minutes between each puff = Step after exhaling slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NPH insulin = Long acting, cloudy Regular insulin = Short acting, clear Rapid acting insulin = Clear, must be at bedside to avoid hypoglycemic shock Insulin = Must be double checked by 2 licensed nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standard precautions = Used in the care of all hospitalized patients regardless of diagnosis; prevent and control infection Airborne precautions = Prevent transmission of pathogens through air via moisture or dust particles Droplet precautions = Prevent transmission through coughing, sneezing, talking, etc. by an infected person Contact precautions = Prevent transmission of infectious agents that are spread by the direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient’s environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sterile objects remain sterile only when touched by another sterile object = Objects must be kept sterile by only coming into contact with other sterile objects A sterile object or field out of range of vision or an object held below a person’s waist is contaminated = Objects not in sight or held in a certain position are considered contaminated Sterile objects become contaminated by prolonged exposure to air = Objects can lose their sterility over time when exposed to air The edges of a sterile field or container are considered to be contaminated = Borders of sterile areas are not considered sterile</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dispose of feces and urine = Toilet Dispose of contaminated items, such as blood = Biohazard bag Place needles, sharps, and scalpels after use = Puncture-resistant containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella (chicken pox) + COVID = Airborne precautions Diphtheria, Rubella, Adenovirus, Pneumonia (DRAP) = Droplet precautions MRSA, C. diff, VRE = Contact precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers