Patient Safety and Nursing Fundamentals Flashcards

Flashcards covering Joint Commission goals, fall prevention, hourly rounding, restraint safety, fire safety codes, BLS renewal, and workplace safety rules based on the lecture transcript.

Which organization establishes National Patient Safety Goals and accredits healthcare organizations in the United States?

The Joint Commission

What identifier should NEVER be used to identify a patient?

The room number

What acceptable identifiers should be checked to verify a patient's identity?

The patient's name or date of birth

If a patient experiences communication barriers, what specific type of translator must be used?

A hospital translator

What is the primary risk associated with unanswered call lights?

Patient falls (often resulting from a patient attempting to go to the bathroom unattended)

What fall assessment rating scale is commonly used when admitting patients?

The Morse Scale (Morse fall scale)

What are the five P's that nurses should offer/check during hourly rounding?

Pain, potty, position, possession, and poles (IV poles/pumps)

How frequently should healthcare staff check on patients for toileting and basic needs?

At least every $1\,\text{hour}$

How often must a patient in restraints be checked on?

Every $30\,\text{minutes}$

How often must restraints be removed to allow range of motion and patient repositioning?

At least every $2\,\text{hours}$

What safety rule must be followed when removing bilateral extremity restraints for range of motion?

Remove only one restraint at a time

What three main care interventions must be documented when charting for a patient in restraints?

Offering fluids, assisting with toileting (potty), and checking circulation

Where must vest restraint straps be attached on a bed?

To the movable portion of the bed frame (never to the bed rails)

What type of restraint is appropriate to prevent a patient with a severe skin disorder from scratching?

Mitts (hand mitts)

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response?

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the trigger/handle, Sweep side to side

Which fire extinguisher type is used for paper, wood, fabric, and trash fires?

Type A

Which fire extinguisher type is used for fires involving combustible liquids like oil and gasoline?

Type B

Which fire extinguisher type is used for electrical fires?

Type C

Which fire extinguisher type is used for powder, flakes, and shavings of combustible metals?

Type D

Which fire extinguisher type is used for kitchen fires involving oils and fats?

Type K

How often must Basic Life Support (BLS) certification be renewed?

Every $2\,\text{years}$

Which body part/muscle group should nurses use when lifting heavy objects to maintain proper body mechanics?

Legs (lift from the legs, not the back)

What is the rule regarding recapping a needle after it has touched a patient?

Never recap a needle after it has touched a patient