Patient Care

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Drain?

Answer 1

To remove unwanted fluids and/or liquids

Question 2

What are the NHS 7 C’s?

Answer 2

Care, Compassion, Consistency, Communication, Courage, Competence and Commitment

Question 3

What must you be cautious of when taking care of a patient with attachments?

Answer 3

• Their cannula getting pulled out during movements
• Tubing getting caught in beds, trolleys and tables
• Tubing kinking and getting blocked

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Drip?

Answer 4

To prevent air chambers filling with fluid

Question 5

Who can adjust syringe drivers?

Answer 5

Specially trained healthcare professionals

Question 6

If the correct infection control measures aren’t carried out, what are examples of injuries that the patient may suffer from?

Answer 6

• Moisture associated skin damage
• Incontinence associated dermatitis
• Pressure sore developments

Question 7

Why must the drip bag be placed above the patient’s heart?

Answer 7

So that gravity assists the flow of fluid (whether its blood or saline etc)

Question 8

What is the purpose of a Catheter?

Answer 8

To drain the bladder

Question 9

How are Urinary Catheters inserted?

Answer 9

A suprapubic nephrostomy through the urethra

Question 10

Why must a Drain be kept below the “point of insertion”?

Answer 10

So that gravity can assist the flow of toxins/fluids/air and to prevent backflow

Question 11

Give 6 examples of ways a patient’s dignity and privacy may be maintained during an IR procedure?

Answer 11

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