Restraints and Protocols in Healthcare

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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?

  • AP
  • LPN
  • CNA
  • RN (correct)

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?

<p>RN (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be specified in a provider's order for restraints?

<p>The duration of the restraint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of order is NOT allowed for restraints?

<p>'As needed' (PRN) order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare provider can take a patient out of restraints?

<p>LPN (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be assessed every 2 hours for a nonviolent patient?

<p>Cognitive functioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about?

<p>'When to report s/s of patient not tolerating restraint' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the restraint is due to violence or self-destructive behavior?

<p>Assess the patient within 1 hour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare provider must instruct the assistive personnel (AP) about how to change a patient's position and provide ROM exercises?

<p>RN (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) regarding restraint use?

<p>Taking patient out of restraints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of isolation is needed for influenza, adenovirus, and group A strep?

<p>Airborne precautions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate PPE for a patient interaction likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?

<p>Gloves and mask (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?

<p>Pressure injury stages 3 or 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the appropriate steps for doffing PPE?

<p>Gloves, goggles, gown, mask (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should alcohol-based hand rub be used?

<p>When hands are not visibly soiled or contaminated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of precautions are needed for colonization of infections with multi-drug resistant organisms?

<p>Contact precautions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?

<p>To apply to blood, blood products, all body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), nonintact skin and mucous membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition following surgical site infections is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?

<p>Bariatric surgery for obesity (laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastroenterostomy, laparoscopic gastric restrictive surgery) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What isolation type is needed for specific diseases like shigella and varicella zoster?

<p>'Contact precautions' isolation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be worn by healthcare workers when anticipated patient interaction is likely to involve contact with blood or body fluids?

<p>Gloves and mask (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it appropriate to use alcohol-based hand rub?

<p>When hands are not visibly soiled or contaminated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of precautions are needed for patients with respiratory syncytial virus?

<p>Contact precautions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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