FUNDAMENTALS PN 121 TEST 1 REVIEW

Acronym RACE - ANSWER Rescue- Alarm-Contain- Extinguish

Code Blue - ANSWER Cardiopulmonary arrest

Code Pink - ANSWER Infant or child abduction

Code Purple - ANSWER Disaster

Code Yellow - ANSWER Hazmat Incident

What are four mandatory actions by the nurse for the patient in restraints
- ANSWER •Obtain an order within 24 hours of application
•Offer food and fluids and assist with toileting
•Perform neurovascular checks every 30 min
•Release the restraints every 2 hours

List 4 priority nursing interventions to prevent patient falls - ANSWER
•Utilize a bed, chair or leg alarm
•Ensure the 4 P's have been addressed
•Teach the patient to dangle feet before standing to prevent orthostatic
Hypotension
•Ensure Beds and wheelchairs are locked before transferring patient

List four measures the nurse should take to limit their exposure to
radiation - ANSWER Wear a lead apron when exposed to fluoroscopy or
X-ray
Wear a film badge if working in a radiology area
Limit the amount of time caring for patients with implanted radiation
Pregnant nurses may not care for patients with radiation implants

How does the nurse determine which type of PPE to utilize when
implementing standard precautions - ANSWER The possibility of