Ch 27: Patient Safety Flashcards
Priority of attention is first _____, and then _____.
ABC’s, safety
An occurance report is for the _____ and not the _____.
hospital, patient record.
What action results in SIDS?
An infant sleeping on their stomach causing it to suffocate.
Safety is the freedom from _____ and _____ injury.
psychological, physical
What are 9 patient safety precautions?
- Be aware of look-alike, sound-alike medication names
- Use patient ID
- Communication during patient handover
- Perform correct procedure at correct body site
- Control concentrated electrolyte solutions
- Ensure medication accuracy at transitions in care
- Avoid catheter and tubing misconnections
- Do not reuse single-use injection devices
- Improve hand hygiene to prevent HAIs
What are four positive results of good patient safety?
- Reduction in the incidence of illness and injury\
- Prevents extended length of treatment/stay
- Improves or maintains functional status
- Increases PTs sense of well-being
What are the two types of medical restraints?
- Clinical - Restraint by medication
- Physical - Binders, cuffs, etc
Before any kind of restraint is used, what must be done?
Get an order from the HCP.
How often do restraint orders need to be renewed?
Every 24hrs
Restraints are a …..
last resort
Is an order required to restrain a PT by putting up all four bed handrails?
Yes
What is the most important safety precaution to a PT with altered mental status?
1-to-1 observation
If ambulating a PT that suddenly starts to have a seizure, what is your first course of action?
Put them on the floor
If a PT is having a seizure in bed, how should they be positioned and why?
On their side to prevent aspiration
What is a precaution to have at bedside in case of seizure?
O2
