Week 14 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key elements of safe transfer of a critically ill pt within the hospital setting?
A
- prepare pt
- gather necessary equipment/ supplies
- appropriate amount/ skill of staff
- consideration of emergency/ contingency plans
2
Q
What are the principles of infection-control?
A
- hand hygiene
- PPE
3
Q
What are some of the issues that can occur for pts in the ICU?
A
- physical de conditioning
- neuromuscular deconditioning
- psychological issues
4
Q
What does HRQOL stand for?
A
Health related quality of life
- a way of measuring a pt’s outcome following a critical illness
5
Q
What are some psychological issues of being admitted to the ICU?
A
- Anxiety
- depression
- PTSD
6
Q
What are the considerations of a pt at home?
A
- review their progress
- identify problems early
- coordinate care
- support rehabilitation
- discuss ICU experience
7
Q
What are the principles of the code of ethics?
A
- nurses value quality nursing care of all people
- nurses value respect and kindness for self and others
- nurses value diversity of people
- nurses value access to quality nursing and health care for all people
- nurses value informed decision
- nursing value ethical management of information
- nurses value a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable environment promoting health and well being
- nursing a culture of safety in nursing and health care
8
Q
What is the decision-making framework?
A
It is a framework created for nurses to decided on the best course of action when working within your scope of practice
