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RNSG 1216 Midterm questions with correct answersHealth-care Associated Infections (HAIs): Correct Answer-infection
acquired while patient is receiving health care services
Most common HAIs include: Correct Answer-Pneumonia
GI Illnesses
UTIs
Bloodstream Infections
Wound Infections
Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ...
Correct Answer-HAIs in the health care setting.
Alcohol-based hygiene products (more/less) effective than soap. Correct
Answer-more (reduce infections)
When is hand washing with soap and water necessary? Correct Answer--
For hands visibly soiled with organic material
-After exposure to spore forming organisms such
as Clostridium difficile or multidrug-resistant
organisms (MDROs)
-Before/After eating
-After using the Restroom
,In & out rule: Correct Answer-Wash In and Out of Rooms
Wash In and Out of Gloves
Wash In and Out of Sterile Tray/Field
Wash In and Out of Procedures
Hand washing key points: Correct Answer-Warm water, not hot water
Avoid splashing water, touching sink/faucet
Apply 3-5 ml of soap
Wash for at least 15-20 seconds
Cover all surfaces
Friction
Hand and forearms LOWER than elbows
Dry thoroughly
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct Answer-Gloves
Mask
Eye-wear
Gown
Cap
Isolation Precautions: Correct Answer-Standard/Universal Precautions
(Tier 1)
Transmission-Based Precautions (Tier 2)
,-Airborne
-Droplet
-Contact
3 H's of nursing practice Correct Answer-Head
Heart
Hands
National Patient Safety Goals Correct Answer-Identify Patients
Correctly with 2 identifiers
Improve staff communications
Uses medicines safely
Use alarms safely
Prevent Infections
Identify patients safety risks
Prevent mistakes in Surgery
Patient Safety Correct Answer-2 Identifiers
Communication/Documentation
Six rights of Medication Administration
Appropriate & Proper Techniques/Procedures
-Medical Asepsis or Sterile
Safe Medical Equipment/Supplies
, Safety Risk Assessments
Safety Checks (Bed Locked/Lowest Position, Side
Rails Up X2, Call Light within Reach/Alarms)
_______________ are the most common type of inpatient accident.
Correct Answer-Patient falls
CMS will not pay for ... Correct Answer-"never events."
Fall Prevention in a Health Care Facility Correct Answer-Bedside safety
-Call light
-Side rails
-Electronic alarms
-Bedside devices
Fall Recording and Reporting: Correct Answer--Record fall risk
assessment findings and specific interventions
-Report specific risks to patient's safety and measures taken to minimize
risks
If patient falls, document a description of the fall as given by patient or
you as witness
-Complete an agency's adverse event report
Physical restraints require Correct Answer-a licensed health care
provider's order based on face-to-face patient assessment
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