Inpatient Flashcards
List BHT responsibility in an inpatient ward.
Admitting patients Discharging patients Assessing patients Co-facilitating groups Conducting recreational activities Administration requirement Role model
What task do you need to do when a patient is first admitted?
The task involved in admitting are: checking and recording vital signs admission paperwork orienting patient to the unit briefing the patient on the policies and procedures of the unit checking patients belongings
What are you checking for when you are checking the patients belongings?
Items that could potentially be harmful to themselves or others
Keep an inventory of the items you take from the patient
Give patients pjs to change into
These items; prescription medicine, scissors, alcohol, shoe laces, Aspirin are an example of what?
Items that could potentially be harmful to themselves, to other patients, or to staff members.
True or False
You must keep an inventory of the items you must take from the patient.
True
True or False
The inventory of the patient’s items doesn’t have to be done in front of them.
False
What is the goal of inpatient hospital?
The most obvious goal for inpatient hospital care is to discharge the patient to outpatient care.
True or False
Discharge planning doesn’t start until after the patient starts treatment.
False
Discharge planning must begin on admission and be a focused nursing activity throughout patients day
What are the 4 steps of the Discharge Procedure?
- Inform patient of impending discharge
- Assist patient in packing personal effects
- Assist the patient as need in out processing the hospital
- Complete the patient’s discharge
What list does the patient’s name need to be on before they are discharged?
Verify the patient’s name is placed on the Nursing Unit 24 hour Report or other form
What are the different Psychiatric Classifications?
1A Severe psychiatric patients that require medications and MUST be place in restraints.
2B Psychiatric patients who may require restraints and medications
3C Psychiatric patients who are generally cooperative, reliable, and compliant under supervision.
What are some elopement clues?
Verbal Behaviors
No-Verbal Behaviors (ACTIONS)
True or False
A BHT or doctor can write an order to place a patient on elopement precautions
False.
Doctor must write the order to place a patient on elopement precautions
What are the procedures for an attempted elopement?
Attempt to verbally stop the patient, Notify the nursing staff
When an elopement is suspected, thoroughly search the unit first.
What are the procedures for an actual elopement?
Notify security forces and the patient’s doctor & Complete the Patient Absence Report
What are the procedures for when a patients return to the unit after elopement?
Ask the patient why the eloped, Place patient on elopement precautions, thoroughly search the patient and his/her baggage, & do not punish them
What is therapy?
To improve functional abilities, enhance well-being and increase independence.
What is leisure education?
to teach recreation skills and attitudes that can be used throughout life
What is recreation participation?
to promote health and growth through rewarding leisure and recreation experiences
What is the purpose of a workshop?
Supports the rehabilitation process by teaching the patient and family about the mental illness and the coping skills that well help with successful community living
Strengthen interpersonal skills by encouraging individuals to join in activities
What is the purpose of physical activities?
Build confidence and self-esteem by focusing on strengths and by developing and enhancing skills.
Improve physical abilities
Manage stress
Express feelings in positive and effective ways
What is the purpose of an outing?
Learn new approaches to old skills, so they can continue to enjoy leisure and live as independently as possible.
What is the purpose of arts and crafts?
Providing opportunities for creativity and self-expression
Set goals that challenge them to do their best
What is the purpose of relaxation?
Manage stress through activities that relax both mind and body.
What is the purpose of cooking?
Promote greater self-reliance
Enrich the quality of life by providing opportunities for creativity and self expression.
What is the purpose of occupational activities?
Assist patient in selecting and starting projects
Allow patient appropriate autonomy
Assist in the evaluation of patient progress
What are the 4 steps of the Therapeutic Recreation Therapist?
- Conduct an assessment of the person’s abilities, interests, needs and desires
- Set goals
- Design a written plan to achieve goals
- Evaluate progress
True or False
Adult learners require a group approach to education.
False
Adult learners require an individualized approach to education that focuses on their self-identified needs and engages them as active participants in the teaching-learning progress
True or False
An adult education that focuses on their self-identified needs and engages them as active participants
True
True or False
The interest of the patient should also be considered when coming up with an education plan.
True
What are 3 things that may affect a patients ability to learn?
- Behavior
- Memory
- Attention span
What are some things you may want to include in a general education plan for coping with psychiatric illness?
Describe the role of stress in contributing to psychiatric disorders
Enhance social and living skills to enable full participation in vocational and recreational activities.