Patient Safety and Quality/Use of restraints: 6 questions Flashcards

1
Q

What helps Identify patients correctly; improve staff
communication; use medicines safely; use alarms safely; prevent infection; identify safety risks; prevent mistakes in surgery?

A

TJC (The Joint Commission)

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2
Q

What five things make Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

A

Chemical information
Precautions
Health hazards
First aid guidelines
Containment/removal steps

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3
Q

What Mnemonic is used for Fires?

A

R
A
C
E

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4
Q

What is the R in Race for Fires?

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R-Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger

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5
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What is the A in Race for Fires?

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A-Activate the alarm before attempting to extinguish the fire

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6
Q

What is the C in Race for Fires?

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C-Confine the fire by closing doors/windows, and turning off oxygen/electrical equipment

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7
Q

What is the E in Race for Fires?

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E-Extinguish the fire with an appropriate extinguisher

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8
Q

What hazard involves Safety inspection sticker, use properly grounded/functional equipment (three prong outlets, good condition no exposed wires)?

A

Electrical Hazard

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9
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What hazard involves removing if damaged, not working properly, or if it sparks when plugged in, Label and notify appropriate hospital staff?

A

Malfunction/Disrepair

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10
Q

What Hazard involves to Do not operate equipment without adequate instruction, and Do not use workarounds?

A

Misuse

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11
Q

What restraints involve manual method, physical/mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces ability to move arms, legs, body, or head freely?

A

Physical

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12
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What restraints involve medications (anxiolytics, sedatives, etc.) used to manage behavior and are not a standard treatment for a patient’s condition?

A

Chemical

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13
Q

How many hours does it require for a new order for restraints ?

A

24 hours

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14
Q

How do you as nurse get an order for restraints with a HCP?

A

Face to Face assessment

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15
Q

How much time should you check on a violent patient in a restraints?

A

15 minute checks

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16
Q

How much time should you check on a non-violent patient in a restraints?

A

2 hours

17
Q

How do you continuously access violent patients ?

A

audio/video monitors

18
Q

Once restraints are applied can you do PRN?

A

NO

19
Q

What type of knot do you tie for restraints on the wrist ?

A

Slip-not