Personal Accountability

Question 1

What are the causes of fainting?

Answer 1

•prolonged sitting/standing w/locked legs
•hunger/dehydration
•nausea
•sudden onset of extreme emotions
•experience or observation of unpleasant or painful stimuli
-watching or experiencing medical procedure
-overheading or shortness of breath
-watching someone in extreme pain
-sight of blood

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of fainting

Answer 2

• weakness/lightheaded
• chest discomfort
• nausea/sweating
• sensitivity to light
• blurry vision
• ringing in the ears

Question 3

What you should do to avoid fainting

Answer 3

• sit down immediately
• remain properly hydrated
• eat food/snacks
• when sitting cross your legs
• when standing tighten leg muscles
• remain aware of potential exposure to trigger stimuli
• know how to check in with yourself and monitor your internal state

Question 4

List the three things you do when arriving on shift

Answer 4

1. sign in on the designated time sheet in the department binder
2. check in with the supervisor,charge nurse,team lead
3. check in with the intern going off shift

Question 5

Explain what you should do when you sign in on the

Designated time sheet in the department binder

Answer 5

• check for announcements
• paper work that has been provided by their DC
• progress notes
• competency checklists
• reminders or other information or updates as needed

Question 6

Explain what you do when you

Check in with the supervisor,charge nurse,team lead

Answer 6

When checking in interns will have the idea of how to be most effective and provide any updates about currents status on staff members and patients for that shift

Question 7

Check in with interns going off shift

Answer 7

The interns leaving can help inform the interns coming on about staff and patients