Exam 1: NUR160 / NUR 160 (Latest 2023/
2024) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A| Hondros College Who creates the National Patient Safety Goals? - ANSWER The Joint Commission What organization promotes workplace safety? - ANSWER OSHA What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration Who are at risk for falls? - ANSWER Older adults, post-op, people with vertigo 1 / 3
What types of things place people at risk for falls? - ANSWER History of falls, parkinson's, visually impaired, medications, difficulty walking What do we do that can increase someones risk of falls? - ANSWER Not putting call light in reach, not raising bed rails, IV poles, TELEMETRY- HEART MONITOR CAN INCREASE RISK OF FALLS, EXTRA TUBES, FOLEYS etc What interventions can we do to help with fall risks? - ANSWER Keep room clear of safety hazards, call light in reach, explain how to use it, engage with patient, place patients at highest risk closest to nursing schedule so they're not rushing to the bathroom, constant checks, well-lit room.What are the 6 rights of medication administration? - ANSWER Right time, right person, right route, right documentation, right medication, right dosage What do we do if a patient refuses medications? - ANSWER (assess) Ask them why they don't want to take it then educate patient. IF they still refuse document refusal and let the physician know.What are the types of diagnostic errors? - ANSWER Diagnostic, communication, treatment, preventative 2 / 3
What are the two different placements of errors? - ANSWER Latent error: Flaw in the organization or a system error such as wrong medication stocked in a certain section
Active error: an error lol
What can we do to prevent errors? - ANSWER Communication, use rights of medications, use 3 checks on medication, being more aware, educate patient What is Just culture? - ANSWER Freedom to communicate mistake or error without getting into trouble for purpose of education and prevent errors, also called root of problem. All in order to prevent it from happening again
- types of advanced directives? - ANSWER Living will:
persons written out will during medical decisions and after death
Power of attorney: giving someone permission to make those medical decisions
for you What are mandated reporters? - ANSWER Nurses are required to report abuse if you believe someone is being abused or if they tell
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