NC L7 Flashcards
Who evaluates and accredits HCO’s and programs in the U.S.?
The Joint Commission
What is the “R” in “RACE”?
Rescue
What is the “A” in “RACE”?
Alarm
What is the “C” in “RACE”?
Confine
What is the “E” in “RACE”?
Extinguish
What is the “P” in “PASS”?
Pull
What is the “A” in “PASS”?
Aim
What is the “S” in “PASS”? (1st)
Squeeze
What is the “S” in “PASS”? (2nd)
Sweep
Which fire is type A?
Paper, wood, fabric, and trash
Which fire is type B?
combustible liquids, oil, gas, petroleum-based, flammable gasses
Which fire is type C?
electrical fires
Which fire is type D?
powders, flakes, or shavings of combustible metals
Which fire is type K?
kitchen fires caused by oils and fats
How many points is a history of falling on the Morse Fall Score? (within 3 months)
25
How many points is a secondary diagnosis?
15
How many points is crutches, cane, or a walker?
15
How many points is using furniture as an ambulatory aid?
30
How many points is an IV saline lock?
20
How many points is a weak gait transferring?
10
How many points is an impaired gait transferring?
20
How many points is it when the mental status is forgetful of limitations?
15
List the steps for a fallen patient
-Check for obvious injuries
-Call for help
-Take vitals
-Code blue if unconscious, unstable, not breathing
-Assist back to bed with help
-Notify HCP
-Document incident
List a few strategies for preventing falls
-put fall risk pt in room near nurses station
-stay w/ pt while in bathroom
-bed at lowest level
-overbed table over wheelchair like tray
-put in rocking chair or have them do an activity
-offer regular opportunities for pt to go to bathroom or snack/drink
-assess for subjective complaints
-provide back rubs and distractions
List a few National Patient Safety Goals
Patient identification
improve staff commmunication
medication safety
using alarms safely
preventing infection
identifying patient safety risks
improving staff communication
preventing mistakes in surgery
How far should your feet be?
shoulder-width
