HiPPA/Osha Regulatory Training Flashcards

1
Q

Low risk bloodborne pathogen

A

West Nile Virus

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2
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You suspect abuse in the patient what action

A
  1. ask patient what happened
  2. ask patient of he/she feels safe at home
  3. notify the charge nurse
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3
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How can a patient make a request for privacy restriction of their phi

A

in writing

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4
Q

When can you disclose patient records

A
  1. Diaster relief
  2. required by law
  3. coroner’s inquiry
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5
Q

What is EMTALA

A

patients rights to medically necessary care, insurance or not

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6
Q

What is the safest method of ensuring proper patient identification

A

check id band prior to each procedure

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7
Q

What does P.A.S.S stand for?

A

pull the fire extinguisher, aim the nozzle, squeeze the handle, sweep the from side to side

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8
Q

Give an example of something that would get placed in a biohazard bag

A

dressings with serous drainage fully absorbed

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9
Q

What is important to know about grounding for safet in teh workplace?

A

if there is a leak in the electrical system, it will be harmless when discharged

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10
Q

A patient has signed consent for treatment, she is eligible for..

A

medication ordered by health care provider

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11
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What type of procedures must patients sign consents for in order to have treatment administered upon admission to the hospital?

A

Special procedures performed by physicians requiring sedation, narcotics, or anethesia

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12
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These features are designed to help protect patient confidentiality

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  1. locks on med records in rooms
  2. passwords to access computers
  3. rules that prohibit employees from looking at records unless need
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13
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When to suspect patient may become violent?

A

arguing with physician about treatment administered to the patient

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14
Q

These are routes for chemical exposures

A
  1. inhalation
  2. direct contact
  3. ingestion
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15
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What does R.A.C.E stand for?

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Rescue the patient, activate the alarm, contain the fire, extinguish/evacuate

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16
Q

Positive acid fast bacillus smear

A

wear an N95 repirator mask that has been fit tested

17
Q

HIPPA security and privacy regulations apply to

A

employees working in the facility

18
Q

If patient loses armband

A

apply a new arm band based on the facility’s policies

19
Q

Why a patient may fall

A
  1. weakness due to illness
  2. clutter in the room
  3. medications
20
Q

Tornado

A

move patients away from windows

21
Q

You encounter a suspicious person, what should you to first

A

notify the charge nurse

22
Q

thunderstorm lose power to main electric what should you instruct the cna

A

plug into the red wall plug

23
Q

Radiation Safety Precautions

A
  1. limit time of exposure
  2. increase distance from the radiation source
  3. Wear protected leaded aprons
24
Q

When handing off communication bewteen healthcare providers, what is appropriate

A

when a transporter takes a patient to a test or procedure

25
Q

What is an example of a constraint?

A

soft mitts to prevent picking at ivs

26
Q

When does a nurse check patient’s ID band

A

transfusing blood

27
Q

Medication error

A

patient receives sq insulin checked by the nurse and patient

28
Q

An appropriate person to share information

A

a colleague who needs information about the patient to provide proper care