Test 4-Peds Flashcards
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are the number one threat in which age group?
Adolescence
What are two mechanisms that can provide protection in a MVA?
- car seats
- seat belts
Which age group is at the highest risk of drowning?
Infants and Toddlers
Which population is vulnerable to choking?
Younger population
Infants are most at risk for suffocation due to what?
Laying face down in a crib
Who are at risk of choking on foods, balloons, or plastic bags?
young children
What must a healthcare professional do as soon as they find an equipment is not working?
Label it as nonworking
Where should nonworking equipment be placed?
In a space specifically for repair; away from patient care
Any kind of outside electronic equipment brought in by the patient must have what happen to it?
Inspected by the engineering department before being plugged into a wall outlet
What is the RACE response?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
Where do sharps injuries typically take place?
- In a high stress environment
- a place that has frequent use of needles
What are three ways to prevent a sharps injury?
- use of a needless system
- NEVER recap a needle once used on a patient
- sharps awareness (know where needle is at all times)
Any stick on puncture injury carries risk of what?
- Hep Viruses
- HIV
- Bloodborne pathogens
What three ways can violence present itself in the workplace?
- verbal
- making threats
- physical attack (often last resort)
What is the key prevention in workplace violence?
Recognizing behavioral patterns (identifies opportunities to intervene early)
What are 5 things you should do to prevent workplace violence?
- remain calm/provide reassurance
- validate frustrations by hearing concerns
- be mindful of body language
- speak cautiously (gentle)
- have boundaries
What are 5 things you should NOT do in the event of workplace violence?
- respond with anger
- be defensive
- turn your back
- touch an unrestrained patient
- wear loose jewelry or things hanging from body
In RACE, what should you do in R?
Rescue- The very first step of your emergency evacuation plan is ensuring all people inside the premises are taken to safety.
In RACE, what should you do in A?
Alarm- Informing emergency services and sounding all internal alarms.
In RACE, what should you do in C?
Contain- Once people are evacuated and the authorities are informed, your focus should move to containing the fire
In RACE, what should you do in E?
Extinguish- Staff who are trained should operate fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment and attempt to put out the blaze as best as possible, without putting themselves in danger.
What is does the fall risk acronym of DAME stand for?
D- Drugs and Alcohol
A- Age Related Changes
M- Medical Factors
E- Environmental Factors
In DAME, what assessment should be done in D?
D-Drugs and Alcohol
- look and see what meds the patient takes; how many
- side effects of meds
- med interactions
- does the patient drink alcohol?
In DAME, what assessment should be done in A?
A-Age Related Changes
- Evaluate patient’s gait
- Do they have sensory impairment?
- Any vision/hearing loss?
- Urinary frequency/incontinence
- is neuropathy present?
In DAME, what assessment should be done in M?
M- Medical factors
- Review pt’s med hx
- Look at reason for being admitted
- What they’re being treated for
- Any dysfunctions?
In DAME, what assessment should be done in E?
E- Environmental Factors
- Do their shoes fit well?
- Evaluate cleanliness of home
- Evaluate for spills or trip hazards
- Lightening of living environment should be assessed
What is are the three levels of fall risk?
- Low
- Moderate
- High
How is the level of fall risk determined?
By what kind and how many interventions are needed
Name 5 HOSPITAL fall risk preventions
- keep call light within reach
- use fall mats next to patient’s bed
- use visual cues to alert staff of pt’s fall risk (colored socks/signs)
- Manage medications to reduce side effects
- Use a bed/chair alarm to alert if patient gets up
Name 5 HOME fall risk preventions
- Keep assistive devices nearby
- Reduce clutter/clear pathways
- Encourage use of home-installed assistive devices
- Educate pt to not rush getting up
- Evaluate pt for proper fitting shoes
If a patient begins to fall, what should a person do?
Help the patient safely complete fall (protect their head)
What kind of restraints are the standard of care?
No restraints; a restraint-free environment is the standard
When should restraints be applied?
- If the patient’s behavior is interfering with their ability to receive medical treatment
- Pt is attempting to cause harm to self or others
When are behavioral restraints used?
Used for patients who are threat to themselves or others’ safety
Example of a patient who needs behavioral restraints?
Patient experiencing psychotic episode
When are medical restraints used?
When a patient is confused and is interfering with medical interventions
Example of a patient who needs medical restraints
A patient pulling out IVs or tubes
What kind of intervention are restraints?
Dependent
How often does an order for restraints need renewed?
Every 24 hours
When can the application or removal of restraints be delegated?
Only for short periods of time (ex: if pt needs to use restroom)
Skin assessment while restrained and need for restraints is whose responsibility?
Nurse
What are the primary defenses of the immune system?
- the skin
- normal flora of the skin and GI tract
- cilia (in the respiratory tract)
- chemical composition of tears and saliva
- acidity of vaginal fluids or urine
What are the secondary defenses of the immune system?
-Immune cells within our body (ex: WBCs or systemic responses that are activated by inflammation pathway)
What are the tertiary defenses of the immune system?
-things we provider our patients in order to provide immunity (ex: immunizations) [external interventions]
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
- standard precautions
- hand hygiene
- gloves
- gown
What PPE is required for droplet precautions?
- *standard precautions
- hand hygiene
- gloves
- gown
- mask
What PPE is required for airborne precautions?
- private room with negative pressure
- N95 mask
Tuberculosis requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Private room
- Immunization can be offered
- Airborne droplet precautions (N95 mask/room with negative pressure)
Lice requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Contact precautions (gloves, gown)
- can be cohorted with pt with same condition
Measles requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Private room
- Immunization can be offered
- Airborne droplet precautions (N95 mask/room with negative pressure)
Influenza requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Droplet precautions (gloves, gown, mask)
- Remain 3 feet away if possible
- Can be cohorted with pt with same condition
MRSA requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Contact precautions (gloves, gown)
- can be cohorted with pt with same condition
Chicken pox requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Private room
- Immunization can be offered
- Airborne droplet precautions (N95 mask/room with negative pressure)
CDiff requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Contact precautions (gloves, gown)
- can be cohorted with pt with same condition
Meningitis requires what kind of isolation precautions?
- Droplet precautions (gloves, gown, mask)
- Remain 3 feet away if possible
- Can be cohorted with pt with same condition
What do objective assessments of infection include? (4)
- Physical appearance
- Physical assessment findings
- Vital Signs
- Labs
What does a CBC look for in an infection?
WBC count- elevated if infection is present
What do cultures look for in an infection?
presence of bacteria
What do titers look for in an infection?
Previous exposure to a pathogen
What does C-reactive protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) look for in an infection?
Chronic inflammation
What two age groups are at the highest risk of infections?
- infants
- elderly
What risk factor will inhibit the secondary defenses of the immune system intentionally?
- chemotherapy
- immunosuppressants
- steroids
What two vital signs will be elevated as part of the immune system?
- Temperature
- Heart rate
What actually cleans the hands when using soap and water?
Friction and rinsing
What is a never event?
An event that is preventable, but presents serious risk
The freedom to choose and make decisions
autonomy
Actions that will benefit others
beneficence
Avoid causing harm (intentionally or unintentionally)
Non-maleficence
Acting fairly to all
Justice
Telling the truth
Veracity
Keeping promises; maintaining confidentiality
Fidelity
T/F: Informed consent must be witnessed
True
Children over what age may sign an assent form
8 years old