THEME3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a DNR?

A

Do not resuscitate

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2
Q

BP

A

Blood pressure

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3
Q

NEWS2

A

National early warning score

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4
Q

ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

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5
Q

NBM

A

Nil by mouth- everything is by mouth, medication and food

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6
Q

MST

A

Malnutrition screening tool

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7
Q

PEWS2

A

Paediatric early warning score

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8
Q

PRN

A

Pro re nata- as and when needed

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9
Q

MAR

A

Medical administration record

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10
Q

What does GDPR stand for?

A

General data protection legislation

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11
Q

What does the data protection act let patients access?

A

Patients have access to to any and all information about themselves.

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12
Q

What are the different ways information can be shared?

A

Oral, written, whiteboards,

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13
Q

Three ways data can be kept securely?

A

Keep away
Keep covered
Need to know

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14
Q

Three pieces of information that should be on every record?

A

Time, date, signature

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15
Q

What is information governance?

A

The framework for handling information in a secure and confidential manner. Need to know basis.

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16
Q

Why is personal information is collected stored and protected?

A

To obtain a history, diagnosis, treatment, follow on care.

17
Q

Why is personal information stored?

A

To be shared, future use, future access

18
Q

What is duty of candour?

A

Being open and honest with patients

19
Q

When should you wash your hands?

A

Before and after food
When caring for someone ill or injured
After using toilet or changing diapers

20
Q

What are the 5 steps for a risk assessment?

A

Identify the risk factors
Who can be harmed and how
Evaluate the risks
Record your findings
Monitor and review

21
Q

What is it called when you take off PPE

A

Doffing

22
Q

What is it called when you put on PPE

A

Donning