Chapter 76: Medication Safety & Quality Improvement Flashcards

1
Q

The most important medication error reduction tool

A

Barcoding; follows the drug through the medication use process

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2
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Which medications should not be put into automated dispensing cabinets?

A

insulin

warfarin

high-dose narcotics

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3
Q

It is a requirement by ____ that friends and family members should not administer PCA doses

A

TJC

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4
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Common types of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections

A
  • UTIs from indwelling catheters
  • blood stream infections from IV lines and catheters
  • C. diff
  • Pneumonia
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5
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Which IV line has the highest risk of blood stream infection

A

central lines

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6
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Contact precautions are recommended for patients colonized or infected with ___, ____, and _____

A

MRSA, VRE, and C. Diff

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7
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Airborne precautions are recommended for patients with ____, ___ or ____

A

active pulmonary TB, measles, or varicella virus (chickenpox)

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8
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Besides proper aseptic technique, how can you reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI)

A

Use antiseptics like 2% chlorhexidine and antibiotic impregnated central venous catheters

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9
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T/F: After caring for a patient with diarrhea or known C. Diff or spore-forming organism, one should use alcohol-based hand rubs instead of soap and water

A

False; alcohol-based hand rubs have poor activity against spores

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