FPCC Exam 2 BLUE PRINT/ Lambuth Study Guide Graded A

never events Serious but preventable errors that should never occur Never Event Examples - Foreign objects retained after surgery - Air embolism - Blood incompatibility - Pressure ulcer stages III and IV - Falls and trauma (fracture, dislocation, intercranial injury, crushing injury, burn, electric shock) - Catheter-associated UTI - Vascular catheter-associated infections - Manifestations of poor glycemic control - Surgical site infections HIPAA Privacy Rule Law that regulates the use and disclosure of patients' protected health information (PHI). Environmental/ Situational Fall Risk Factors • Poorly maintained or improperly used assistive devices. • Unfamiliar environment. • Performing unusual activities. • Slippery or wet floors, scatter rugs, loose carpeting, exposed cords, wires, etc. • Surface irregularities, clutter, absence of railings. • Unstable furniture, low furniture and furniture without armrests and backrests. • Poor lighting including dim lighting, glare and absence of night lights. • Bathrooms: Low toilets absence of secure grab bars and tubs without bars or non skid strips. Inappropriate placement of grab bars and assistive devices. • Ill fitting clothing • Improper shoes • Presence of tubes, catheters, etc. Intrinsic Patient Factors for Fall Risks • Acute and Chronic illnesses • Metabolic Abnormalities • Arrhythmias • Orthostatic Hypotension • Fainting Episodes (vasovagal) • Sensory deficits/ problems with corrective devices: visual/hearing/ vertigo & dizziness • Dementia with altered judgment • Incontinence • Medications: anesthetics, antipsychotics, antihistamines, anticonvulsants, benzodiazapines, cardiac drugs (diuretics, antihypertensives, calcium channel blockers), hypoglycemics, narcotics and polypharmacy • Musculoskeletal: bone degeneration, osteoporosis, decreased bone density and muscle mass, decreased strength...