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What is the maximum duration for an original restraint order for an adult (18 years +) in a hospital?
What is the maximum duration for an original restraint order for an adult (18 years +) in a hospital?
- 2 hours
- 4 hours (correct)
- 1 hour
- 30 minutes
Who is responsible for assessing a nonviolent patient every 2 hours?
Who is responsible for assessing a nonviolent patient every 2 hours?
- AP
- LPN
- CNA
- RN (correct)
What is the goal regarding the use of restraints?
What is the goal regarding the use of restraints?
- To discontinue the use of restraints as soon as possible (correct)
- To renew the use of restraints regularly
- To increase the use of restraints gradually
- To use restraints as long as needed
Which healthcare provider must assess a patient within 60 minutes if the restraint is due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
Which healthcare provider must assess a patient within 60 minutes if the restraint is due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
What should be specified in a provider's order for restraints?
What should be specified in a provider's order for restraints?
What type of order is NOT allowed for restraints?
What type of order is NOT allowed for restraints?
Which healthcare provider can take a patient out of restraints?
Which healthcare provider can take a patient out of restraints?
What must be assessed every 2 hours for a nonviolent patient?
What must be assessed every 2 hours for a nonviolent patient?
What should the nurse instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about?
What should the nurse instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about?
What should be done if the restraint is due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
What should be done if the restraint is due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
Which healthcare provider must instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about how to change a patient's position and provide ROM exercises?
Which healthcare provider must instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about how to change a patient's position and provide ROM exercises?
What is the responsibility of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) regarding restraint use?
What is the responsibility of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) regarding restraint use?
What type of isolation is needed for influenza, adenovirus, and group A strep?
What type of isolation is needed for influenza, adenovirus, and group A strep?
What is the most appropriate PPE for a patient interaction likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?
What is the most appropriate PPE for a patient interaction likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?
Which condition is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
Which condition is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
What are the appropriate steps for doffing PPE?
What are the appropriate steps for doffing PPE?
When should alcohol-based hand rub be used?
When should alcohol-based hand rub be used?
What type of precautions are needed for colonization of infections with multi-drug resistant organisms?
What type of precautions are needed for colonization of infections with multi-drug resistant organisms?
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?
Which condition following surgical site infections is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
Which condition following surgical site infections is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
What isolation type is needed for specific diseases like shigella and varicella zoster?
What isolation type is needed for specific diseases like shigella and varicella zoster?
What should be worn by healthcare workers when anticipated patient interaction is likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?
What should be worn by healthcare workers when anticipated patient interaction is likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?
When is it appropriate to use alcohol-based hand rub?
When is it appropriate to use alcohol-based hand rub?
What type of precautions are needed for patients with respiratory syncytial virus?
What type of precautions are needed for patients with respiratory syncytial virus?
