Patient Safety and Quality/Use of restraints: 6 questions Flashcards
What helps Identify patients correctly; improve staff
communication; use medicines safely; use alarms safely; prevent infection; identify safety risks; prevent mistakes in surgery?
TJC (The Joint Commission)
What five things make Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
Chemical information
Precautions
Health hazards
First aid guidelines
Containment/removal steps
What Mnemonic is used for Fires?
R
A
C
E
What is the R in Race for Fires?
R-Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger
What is the A in Race for Fires?
A-Activate the alarm before attempting to extinguish the fire
What is the C in Race for Fires?
C-Confine the fire by closing doors/windows, and turning off oxygen/electrical equipment
What is the E in Race for Fires?
E-Extinguish the fire with an appropriate extinguisher
What hazard involves Safety inspection sticker, use properly grounded/functional equipment (three prong outlets, good condition no exposed wires)?
Electrical Hazard
What hazard involves removing if damaged, not working properly, or if it sparks when plugged in, Label and notify appropriate hospital staff?
Malfunction/Disrepair
What Hazard involves to Do not operate equipment without adequate instruction, and Do not use workarounds?
Misuse
What restraints involve manual method, physical/mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduces ability to move arms, legs, body, or head freely?
Physical
What restraints involve medications (anxiolytics, sedatives, etc.) used to manage behavior and are not a standard treatment for a patient’s condition?
Chemical
How many hours does it require for a new order for restraints ?
24 hours
How do you as nurse get an order for restraints with a HCP?
Face to Face assessment
How much time should you check on a violent patient in a restraints?
15 minute checks
