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What is the primary purpose of Physician's Orders?
Who is responsible for processing the orders after they are written?
What does a patient's nurse check to ensure?
That all orders are communicated and transferred to the patient's kardex.
What are the components of a Physician's Order?
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What do medication orders cover?
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What do dietary orders include?
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What is covered under diagnostic orders?
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What do activity orders dictate?
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What do treatment orders encompass?
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What are miscellaneous orders?
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What are standing orders?
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What are standing PRN orders?
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What characterizes one-time or specific time-limited orders?
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What is the definition of stat orders?
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How does a physician flag the chart?
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Who records on the physician's order sheet?
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What should you do if you make an error on the physician's orders sheet?
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What does the abbreviation 'IV' stand for?
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What does 'hs' mean in medical terms?
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What is the meaning of 'PO'?
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What does 'RMO' stand for?
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What is indicated by 'u/a'?
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What should you do first when processing physician's orders?
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Study Notes
Physician's Orders Overview
- The resident physician examines the patient and writes admission orders for their care during the hospital stay.
- Physician's orders communicate the medical care plan, including tests, medications, and treatments.
Duties of Healthcare Staff
- Unit Clerk: Responsible for processing physicians' orders and notifying relevant departments about procedures.
- Nurse: Ensures all orders are communicated and recorded in the patient's Kardex for ongoing care reference.
Components of a Physician's Order
- Date the order was written.
- The order itself, which may involve multiple instructions.
- Physician's signature; some hospitals require a billing number alongside.
- Time of order creation is often omitted.
Classifications of Physician's Orders
- Medication Orders: Include all prescribed medications, specifying administration routes (e.g., orally, intravenously).
- Dietary Orders: Address nutritional needs, including restrictions and tube feeding.
- Diagnostic Orders: Comprise lab tests and imaging studies.
- Activity Orders: Define patient activity levels, such as bed rest or ambulation.
- Treatment Orders: Detail treatments like wound care or therapy sessions.
- Miscellaneous Orders: Cover various patient care situations, including transfers and day passes.
Categories by Duration
- Standing Orders: Remain effective until altered or discontinued; may have specific expiration dates for certain medications.
- Standing PRN Orders: To be carried out as needed, effective until changes are made.
- One-time or Specific Time-limited Orders: For procedures needed once or for a short period.
- Stat Orders: Require immediate action with no specified duration; prioritized for processing.
Identifying and Recording Orders
- Physicians flag charts with indicators for new orders and specific actions required.
- Various staff (physicians, nurses, unit clerks) are responsible for different documentation types.
Recording Guidelines
- Errors on the physician's orders sheet must be corrected properly with "er" notation and initials.
- Always verify and double-check each entry to avoid transferring errors to other documents.
Transcription Symbols
- Common transcription symbols include:
- Faxed @ time
- MAR for Medication Administration Record
- OE stands for Order Entered (Electronic)
Guidelines for Processing
- Review previous orders thoroughly to avoid omissions.
- Prioritize STAT orders as they may impact patient safety.
- Maintain accuracy by cross-checking against the physician's orders at each stage of record processing.
- Addressograph labels for consistency and effective time management.
- Ensure to flag the chart for nurse awareness and avoid assuming order clarity; always confirm details.
Abbreviations
- IM: Intramuscular
- IV: Intravenous
- PA: Posterior Anterior
- PO: Per os (by mouth)
- q: Every
- RMO: Requisition made out
- RVS: Routine Vital Signs
- u/a: Urinalysis
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