leadership 1 exam Flashcards
5 important things to remeber with stadard precautions
hand hygine mask and face shields when spashing of bodily fluids gloves moisture resistant bags dispose of sharps properly
4 steps for Confronting the Chemically Impaired Employee
Gather all evidence
Immediately remove the employee from the work environment
Drug/alcohol testing
Outline the organization’s plan or expectations for the employee in overcoming the chemical impairment
8 infections associated with contact precautions
impetigo scabies schigello MRSA herpes c.diff RSV wound infections
med admin enteral feedings catheter insertion trach care reinforce patient teching suctioning NG tube patency
can all be delegated to
LPN
unexpected occurence that results in patient death or serious injury
sentinel event
simple dressing change
suction established trach
can be done by
CNA
–Occurs when an issue could not be settled using the formal grievance process
–A mediator is selected
Arbitration
5 things to do for a patient during a seizure
lower patient to floor or bed turn patient to side loosen restrictive clothing nothing in mouth note onset and duration
in case of chemical exposure, do what 3 things
undress patient
irrigate patient perfusly
locate safety data sheet
with restraints:
must get a prescription within \_\_\_\_ hours orders can be writen up to \_\_hours remove 1 at a time ever \_\_ hours \_\_ fingers can fit between \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ knot belt restraints \_\_\_\_\_ gown
must get a prescription within 1 hour orders can be writen up to 4 hours remove 1 at a time ever 2 hours 2 fingers can fit between quick release knot on bed frame belt restraints over gown
3 things to remeber for patients with contact precaution
private room or same infection
glove
gowns
keep equipment in room
3 interventions for herpes zoster (shingles)
isolate patient until veicles have crusted over
avoid individuals who have not had chickenpox
antiviral meds
type of tort that incudes negligance
forgot to set a bed alarm and the patient fell
unintenttional tort
no conflict occured yet but high likeylhood that it will occur
latent conflict
stage one
Outlines the important general values, duties, and responsibilities that flow from the specific role of being a nurse
Established by the American Nurses Association in 1950 to support the ethical obligation of nursing
Code of Ethics for Nurses
request from a provider to another physican or resource who can provide expert advice or services
consult
assist the patient with issues regarding speech, language and swallowing
speech language pathologist
use of oxygen at home:
place ______ sign at front door
_______ equipment grounded
_______ fabrics and not synthetic or wool
place no smoking sign at front door
electrical equipment grounded
cotton fabrics and not synthetic or wool
if you suspect a coworker is imapired you must report to ____
charge nurse
help patient to reain ability to perform ADLs
OT
both parties are aware of conflict and
resolution is being made
manifest conflict
stage 4
older than 65
recieved disibility for at leasr 2 years
endstnge renal disease with dialisis or als
medicare
what are the 2 main parts of an advance directive
living will- patients wishes if incapacitated
DPOA- someone that the pateint designated to makes medical decisions for the person
DNR and AND can also be included
2 interventions for frostbit
98.6- 108 water
tetnaus vacciene
end result of care
what results occured from specifc internevention of the nurse
(mortality, morbidity, length of hospital stay)
outcome audits
2 things needed before entering a room for a patient wih dropet precautions
private room or same infection roommate
mask
RACE acronym with fire safety
rescue - move patients to safer location (horizontal)
Alarm- activate alarm
contain - close doors and windows
Extingush- fire extingusisher
PASS acronym with fire safety
Pull pin
Aim at base of fire
squeeze handle
sweep from side to side