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Module 1 Flashcards

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What is a harmful incident?

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an incident where there is harm to the patient

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What is a near miss incident?

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An incident did not reach the patient and no harm was done

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What is no harm incident

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An incident reached the patient but there was no harm done

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what are some factors that could affect safety to staff and residents?

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Fighting, language barrier, mood, age and distraction

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What are some risks in health care settings to staff?

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Infection, violence, injuries, burnout, environmental risks

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what are the risks in the health care settings to residents?

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Injuries, falls, procedure-related accidents and equipment related accidents

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What is Code Blue?

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Cardiac Arrest/ Medical Emergency

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What is Code Red?

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Fire

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What is Code White?

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Violence/ Agression

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What is Code Purple?

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Hostage Situatiom

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11
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What is Code Yellow?

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Missing Person

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12
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What is Code Black?

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Bomb Threat

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What is Code Grey?

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Shelter in Place/ Air Exclusion

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What is Code Green?

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Evacuation

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What is Code Orange?

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Mass Casualty Incident

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What is Code Brown?

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Chemical Spill/ Hazardous Substance

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What is a hazardous substance?

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any product or material that could cause physical or medical problems

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How should a patient be identified?

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DOB, Name, ID Number

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What is a restraint?

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A physical, chemical or environmental means of controlling an individual’s behavior or actions

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When is it appropriate to use a restraint?

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To reduce the risk of patient injury​
Prevent interruption of therapy (IV, NG,foley)​
Prevent the confused or combative patient from removing life-support equipment​
Reduce the risk of injury to others by the patient

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Nursing Foundations (3 decks)

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