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Quality, Safety, and Hygiene Flashcards

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What are physical restraints ?

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any manual method, physical or mechanical device, or material or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs or head freely

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What are chemical restraints ?

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medications used to manage a patient’s behavior that are not a standard treatment for their condition
- last ditch effort

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What are barrier restraints ?

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barriers that limit movement

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What are seclusions restraints ?

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placing the client by themselves to prevent harm to self or others

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What are restraint alternatives ?

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devices or techniques employed to avoid the use of restraints

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Can nurses order restraints ?

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no, we have to have a order from a physician
- in emergency situations you can apply restraints without a order but within 1 hr you need to get a order

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What must be done for restraints to be ordered ?

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  • has to be clinically justified
  • based on face-to-face assessment
  • current
  • detailed (specific restraint, duration, circumstances)
  • ensure 2 fingers fit under restraints
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What are examples of restraint alternatives ?

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  • have a sitter
  • distraction
  • orient to space/explain procedures
  • promote sleep and relaxation
  • keep close to nurse’s station
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What are examples of less restrictive physical restraints ?

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  • self release lap belt
  • posey bed
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What are examples of more restrictive physical restraints ?

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  • lap belt patient cannot release
  • soft wrist restraints
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Where should restraints be tied to on the bed ?

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on a firm area of the bed that can’t be moved
- not on a side rail
- should have a quick-release safety knot

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What are criteria to discontinue restraints ?

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  • able to follow directions
  • able to participate in care
  • able to participate in program
  • behavior improves/changes
  • lines tubes discontinued
  • positive response to medication intervention
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How often do you document about the use of restraints ?

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every 2 hrs (depends of facility)

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What is the fire emergency response instructions to follow ?

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RACE
- rescue
- alarm
- contain
- extinguish

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What are the purposes of bathing ?

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  • cleansing the skin
  • stimulation of circulation
  • improve self-image
  • reduction of body odors
  • promotion or range of motion
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16
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Is hygiene the same for everyone ?

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it’s never routine

17
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In what direction do we stroke for bathing ?

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distal to proximal strokes
- promotes venous return

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What is the order of body parts when bathing ?

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  1. face (start w/ eyes)
  2. arms from distal to proximal
  3. hands/fingers
  4. chest/abdomen
  5. legs from distal to proximal
  6. feet/toes
  7. perineal care
  8. back
  9. buttocks
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What is important about brushing teeth with an unconscious patient ?

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position the pt lateral or side-laying with head to the side
- lets secretions pool at the side or come out of the mouth and not the throat
- place bulb syringe or suction machine equipment nearby
- protect the airway

20
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Is a controlled fall still considered an adverse event ?

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yes

21
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What are Hospital Acquired Conditions/infections ?

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conditions/infections acquired during the patient’s hospital stay

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What are some examples of hospital acquired conditions/infections ?

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  • air embolism
  • blood incompatibility
  • falls/trauma
  • CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infections)
  • CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infections)
  • surgical site infections (SSI)
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What is an adverse effect ?

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situation or circumstance that causes unexpected harm to the client

24
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What are some factors that contribute to falls ?

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  • sleep deprivation
  • new environment
  • changes in medication
  • decreased strength
  • previous history of falls
  • staffing levels
  • bathroom frequency
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What are some fall prevention methods ?

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  • gait belts
  • wrist-bands/socks
  • rounding
  • bed low/wheels locked
  • assess environment
  • assess condition/correct use of ambulatory aids
26
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When cleaning dentures what should you do to ensure you don’t damage them ?

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  • place a towel at the bottom of the sink in case you drop them so they won’t break
  • clean with special toothpaste if pt wants to
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When changing linen what should you take into consideration ?

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  • only use what you need
  • avoid shaking used linen
  • keep used linen away from your uniform
  • do not place linens on the floor
  • dispose of used linen in the appropriate receptacle
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What is a complete bed bath ?

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for pt’s that who are unable to ambulate themselves or bathe themselves

29
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Why is CHG used when bathing ?

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decreases the risk of infections in the hospital

30
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Why are wash basins not recommended to use ?

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  • easily transfer pathogens
31
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Why do we not use soap and water when bathing patients ?

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can lead to skin deterioration

32
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In female patients why do we want to wash from anterior to posterior (front to back) ?

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to decrease risk of urinary tract infection

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