Safety Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Why are client IDs important
A
to avoid incorrect procedures, medications, and tests
2
Q
When do you check client IDs
A
Before any procedure, medication, or test
3
Q
What are the two patient identifiers
A
Full name and MR number
4
Q
Osha food mandate
A
No food or drink in the work station
5
Q
Fire safety
A
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish, Evacuate
6
Q
Waste management
A
Client info must go into locked shredding bins
7
Q
What is the red waste bag for?
A
Things dripping with bodily fluid
8
Q
Sharps safety
A
- place all sharps in puncture resistant container, do not detach or recap needles, provide clear access to appropriate container
9
Q
Factors contributing to falls
A
85 + history of falls impaired vision, hearing or balance, altered posture medications confusion, in a new place
10
Q
Morse fall scale
A
Used to assess fall risk
11
Q
what score classifies as high risk for fall
A
55 +
12
Q
High fall risk indicators
A
door magnet, bracelet, yellow socks
13
Q
High risk patient is never left unattended when
A
- going to the bathroom
- using bedside commode
- sitting on the edge of the bed
14
Q
Professional responsibility
A
- must verify written orders
- recite verbal orders
- explain procedures
- ensure comfort
- promote patient privacy
- dispose of soiled items and equipment
15
Q
Five Ps of hourly rounding
A
- pain
- position
- potty
- personal belongings
- patency of IV
