Bedside Care

Question 1

What is SBAR

Answer 1

Situation
Name, age, room number, admission date, diagnosis

Background
What factors led to the hospitalization

Assessment
What is your assessment

Recommendations
What is the plan of care for this patient
What do you recommend for this patient

Question 2

What is AIDET?

Answer 2

Acknowledge (hello Mr/Mrs)

Introduce (I am…..h)

Duration (I’ll be caring for you for….)

Explanation (explain what you’re doing and why)

Thank you! (And do you have any questions)

Question 3

What should you be aware of during first impressions?

Answer 3

Environment checks- tubes, IV, foley

Three point check: ABC- hands off, observations only
Is the patient awake
How is breathing
How is colour

Question 4

What is the five point check: ABCDE assessment

Answer 4

A- airway

B- breathing rate and pattern

C- circulation: HR, BP, pulses, skin colour/temp

D- disability- neuro status, weakness, pupil size

E- exposure: temperature, rashes, trauma

Question 5

What is PERRLA

Answer 5

Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation

Question 6

What are some environmental safety protocols?

Answer 6

Bed rails up?

Fall assessment completed?

Suction at bedside?

Ambu bag at bedside?

Extra supplies? (Trachs, dressings)

Call light in reach of patient?

Question 7

What is the normal body temperature range?

Answer 7

F: 96.4- 99.1

C: 35.8- 37.3