Typical Work Day Flashcards
0
Q
What should you do in the 10 minutes prior to your shift?
A
Prepare documentation materials like clipboards, laptops, or templates, and organize for the patients about to be seen
1
Q
How early must you arrive before your shift?
A
10 min
2
Q
Which patients do you visit first?
A
The sickest
3
Q
After all orders for a patient are complete, what is your next step?
A
Document the results and inform the doctor that the patient is ready for disposition (destination after ED eval is complete, ie: admitted, discharged, transferred)
4
Q
Do you have to document the disposition?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is your number 1 priority with critically ill patients
A
Document the events and times accurately
6
Q
What are some miscellaneous tasks you are responsible for?
A
Looking up old medical records Old radiology studies Getting blankets Placing phone calls Transcribing special instructions from Dr
