ATI NURSING MATH BASICS (ACCURACY)

distraction

in nursing occurs with the nurses’ attention is pulled away from one task to another task.

multitasking

Performing two or more tasks simultaneously.

delegate

Assigning a task to another team member.

assistive personnel

Non-licensed members of the health care team who support client care under the directive of the licensed nurse.

Interventions to Prevent Distractions

• Create a “no interruption zone” where medications are prepared to prevent unnecessary noise and socialization.

• Wear a “no interruption vest” while performing critical tasks to inform other team members not to interrupt the nurse.

• Ensure that the supplies nurses will use to perform critical tasks are organized and stocked nearby.

• Establish set times when critical tasks will occur.

• Round on clients regularly to ensure their care needs and questions are met before performing a critical task and delegate non-critical nursing tasks to assistive personnel.

• Do not use personal phones in client care areas.

  • Educate staff that critical tasks should only be interrupted for a significant client safety concern.

movement alarm

An alarm on a bed that notifies the health care team if a high-risk client is attempting to get out of the bed unassisted.