NC L7 Flashcards

1
Q

Who evaluates and accredits HCO’s and programs in the U.S.?

A

The Joint Commission

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2
Q

What is the “R” in “RACE”?

A

Rescue

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3
Q

What is the “A” in “RACE”?

A

Alarm

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4
Q

What is the “C” in “RACE”?

A

Confine

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5
Q

What is the “E” in “RACE”?

A

Extinguish

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6
Q

What is the “P” in “PASS”?

A

Pull

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7
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What is the “A” in “PASS”?

A

Aim

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8
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What is the “S” in “PASS”? (1st)

A

Squeeze

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9
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What is the “S” in “PASS”? (2nd)

A

Sweep

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10
Q

Which fire is type A?

A

Paper, wood, fabric, and trash

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11
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Which fire is type B?

A

combustible liquids, oil, gas, petroleum-based, flammable gasses

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12
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Which fire is type C?

A

electrical fires

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13
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Which fire is type D?

A

powders, flakes, or shavings of combustible metals

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14
Q

Which fire is type K?

A

kitchen fires caused by oils and fats

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15
Q

How many points is a history of falling on the Morse Fall Score? (within 3 months)

A

25

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16
Q

How many points is a secondary diagnosis?

A

15

17
Q

How many points is crutches, cane, or a walker?

A

15

18
Q

How many points is using furniture as an ambulatory aid?

A

30

19
Q

How many points is an IV saline lock?

A

20

20
Q

How many points is a weak gait transferring?

A

10

21
Q

How many points is an impaired gait transferring?

A

20

22
Q

How many points is it when the mental status is forgetful of limitations?

A

15

23
Q

List the steps for a fallen patient

A

-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

24
Q

List a few strategies for preventing falls

A

-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

25
Q

List a few National Patient Safety Goals

A

Patient identification
improve staff commmunication
medication safety
using alarms safely
preventing infection
identifying patient safety risks
improving staff communication
preventing mistakes in surgery

26
Q

How far should your feet be?

A

shoulder-width

27
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