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What are the two things to remember 1. 2 patient identifiers
when identifying patients correctly? 2. Make sure correct blood is used when patient gets
(2016 Hospital National Patient Safety blood transfusion
Goals)
What are the 3 things to remember 1. Label medications that are not labeled
when using medications safely?(2016 2. Take extra care with patients on blood thinners
Hospital National Patient Safety Goals) 3. Correct reconciliation
What is the one thing to remember suicidal patients, find out which ones are more likely
when identifying patient safety risks? to commit suicide.
What are the 5 steps of evidence 1. Ask clinical question. PICOT: population,
based practice? intervention, comparison, outcomes, applicable times
2. Collect most relavent and best evidence
3. critically appraise and synthesize
4. integrate
5. evaluate
What are the 5 rights of nursing Right person
delegation? Right circumstance
Right task
Right communication and instruction/direction
Right evaluation & supervision
What is the main difference between Interpreter is spoken and translator is written
medical interpreter and translator?
When administering an oral med that less than 10 mll
is a fluid at what amount would you
use a calibrated oral syringe?
, When administering ear drops how do 3 and older: up and outward
you pull the ear? 3 and youngert: down and back
how long do you remain side lying few minutes
after ear drop is administered?
How long do you remain side lying 10 min.
after ear drop is administered and you
need to switch to the other side?
After administering nasal drops how 5 min
long does patient have to remain in
that position?
What are the 2 positions that a patient left lateral or sim's position
can be in if given a rectal supository?
Where in rectum is suppository past internal sphinctor, along rectal wall, 10 cm (4 in)
inserted? in adults and 5 cm (2 in) children
How long should the patient stay in 5 min
position after geven rectal
suppository?
What is the correct position for sims or knee chest position
enema?
What are the potential side effects of atelectasis, O2 toxicity, CO2 retention, decreased
O2 therapy? Hcb
You should use humidifier on nasal 4
cannula for rates greater than what?
What are the advantages of nasal all ages, short and long term, inexpensive and
cannula? disposable
FiO2 of nasal cannula 24-44%