Control Comp #3 (EKG, Sputum Induction)

Question 1

Diagnostic Testing - EKG
Procedure Steps (18 Steps)

Answer 1

Procedure Steps
1. Read Physician Orders and Verify Facility Protocols
2. Scan Patients Chart, check for anything pertinent
3. Gather the appropriate equipment
4. Perform Standard Precautions (HH & PPE)
5. Introduce self and department and Identify Patient (wristband & ask)
6. Explain purpose of visit, instruct patient on Procedure, and confirm understanding. Respect pt. privacy
7. Enter correct pt. information (Name, MRN, DOB, etc…)
8. Place pt. in appropriate position
9. Place electrodes in proper locations
10. Instruct the pt. to lie still. Allow rhythm to steady out
12. Verify and print EKG
13. Scan EKG for any major dysrhythmias
14. Removes electrodes, while still maintaining pt. privacy
15. Clean area, machine, and electrodes
16. Thank patient and ensure their safety, comfort and needs are met
17. Dispose of PPE, Handwash, Hand Sanitize
18. Record/Report - Give EKG to appropriate personnel

Question 2

Diagnostic Testing - EKG
Procedure Steps (Steps 1-8)

Answer 2

Procedure Steps
1. Read Physician Orders and Verify Facility Protocols
2. Scan Patients Chart, check for anything pertinent
3. Gather the appropriate equipment
4. Perform Standard Precautions (HH & PPE)
5. Introduce self and department and Identify Patient (wristband & ask)
6. Explain purpose of visit, instruct patient on Procedure, and confirm understanding. Respect pt. privacy
7. Enter correct pt. information (Name, MRN, DOB, etc…)
8. Place pt. in appropriate position

Question 3

Diagnostic Testing - EKG
Procedure Steps (Steps 9-15)

Answer 3

9. Place electrodes in proper locations
10. Instruct the pt. to lie still. Allow rhythm to steady out
11. Verify and print EKG
12. Scan EKG for any major dysrhythmias
13. Removes electrodes, while still maintaining pt. privacy
14. Clean area, machine, and electrodes

Question 4

Diagnostic Testing - EKG
Procedure Steps (Steps 16-18)

Answer 4

16. Thank patient and ensure their safety, comfort and needs are met
17. Dispose of PPE, Handwash, Hand Sanitize
18. Record/Report - Give EKG to appropriate personnel

Question 5

Sputum Induction
Procedure Steps (19 Steps)

Answer 5

Procedure Steps
1. Read Physician Orders and Verify Facility Protocols
2. Scan Patients Chart, check for anything pertinent
3. Gather the appropriate equipment
4. Perform Standard Precautions (HH & PPE)
5. Introduce self and department and Identify Patient (wristband & ask)
6. Explain purpose of visit, instruct patient on Therapy, and confirm understanding
7. Position patient for comfort and accessibility
8. Assess Patients vitals (HR, RR, 02 Sat, BS)
9. Assemble nebulizer and aseptically fills the medication chamber with ordered medication
10. Place the mask on patient and instructs the pt. to take slow, deep breaths with occasional inspiratory hold
11. Monitor pt. for side effects
12. Terminate treatment after 15-30 min, if significant adverse reactions occur, or when sputum specimen has been obtained
13. Encourage pt. to cough and expectorate sputum into specimen cup. Observe for amount, color, and consistency.
14. Properly label specimen w/pt. label and put into biohazard bag
15. Reassess Patients vitals (HR, RR, O2 Sat, BS)
16. Correctly care for equipment
17. Thank patient and ensure their safety, comfort and needs are met
18. Dispose of PPE, Handwash, Hand Sanitize
19. Record/Report

Question 6

Sputum Induction
Procedure Steps (Steps 1-8)

Answer 6

Procedure Steps
1. Read Physician Orders and Verify Facility Protocols
2. Scan Patients Chart, check for anything pertinent
3. Gather the appropriate equipment
4. Perform Standard Precautions (HH & PPE)
5. Introduce self and department and Identify Patient (wristband & ask)
6. Explain purpose of visit, instruct patient on Therapy, and confirm understanding
7. Position patient for comfort and accessibility
8. Assess Patients vitals (HR, RR, 02 Sat, BS)

Question 7

Sputum Induction
Procedure Steps (Steps 9-14)

Answer 7

9. Assemble nebulizer and aseptically fills the medication chamber with ordered medication
10. Place the mask on patient and instructs the pt. to take slow, deep breaths with occasional inspiratory hold
11. Monitor pt. for side effects
12. Terminate treatment after 15-30 min, if significant adverse reactions occur, or when sputum specimen has been obtained
13. Encourage pt. to cough and expectorate sputum into specimen cup. Observe for amount, color, and consistency.
14. Properly label specimen w/pt. label and put into biohazard bag

Question 8

Sputum Induction
Procedure Steps (Steps 14-19)

Answer 8

15. Reassess Patients vitals (HR, RR, O2 Sat, BS)
16. Correctly care for equipment
17. Thank patient and ensure their safety, comfort and needs are met
18. Dispose of PPE, Handwash, Hand Sanitize
19. Record/Report