HiPPA/Osha Regulatory Training Flashcards
Low risk bloodborne pathogen
West Nile Virus
You suspect abuse in the patient what action
- ask patient what happened
- ask patient of he/she feels safe at home
- notify the charge nurse
How can a patient make a request for privacy restriction of their phi
in writing
When can you disclose patient records
- Diaster relief
- required by law
- coroner’s inquiry
What is EMTALA
patients rights to medically necessary care, insurance or not
What is the safest method of ensuring proper patient identification
check id band prior to each procedure
What does P.A.S.S stand for?
pull the fire extinguisher, aim the nozzle, squeeze the handle, sweep the from side to side
Give an example of something that would get placed in a biohazard bag
dressings with serous drainage fully absorbed
What is important to know about grounding for safet in teh workplace?
if there is a leak in the electrical system, it will be harmless when discharged
A patient has signed consent for treatment, she is eligible for..
medication ordered by health care provider
What type of procedures must patients sign consents for in order to have treatment administered upon admission to the hospital?
Special procedures performed by physicians requiring sedation, narcotics, or anethesia
These features are designed to help protect patient confidentiality
- locks on med records in rooms
- passwords to access computers
- rules that prohibit employees from looking at records unless need
When to suspect patient may become violent?
arguing with physician about treatment administered to the patient
These are routes for chemical exposures
- inhalation
- direct contact
- ingestion
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Rescue the patient, activate the alarm, contain the fire, extinguish/evacuate