Clinical Nursing Practice Flashcards

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi nursing protocol for blood transfusion management?

Answer: Two-nurse verification of patient identity and blood product, vital sign monitoring at specified intervals, and immediate action for transfusion reactions

DOH requires two-nurse bedside verification of patient identity against the blood product, vital sign monitoring at baseline, 15 minutes, and regular intervals, with immediate protocols for managing transfusion reactions.

What wound care standards does DOH Abu Dhabi mandate for nursing practice?

Answer: Evidence-based wound assessment, appropriate dressing selection based on wound characteristics, regular reassessment, and documentation of healing progress

DOH wound care standards include comprehensive assessment (size, depth, tissue type, exudate), evidence-based dressing selection, regular reassessment intervals, healing progress documentation, and referral criteria.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi requirement for nutritional assessment and management in nursing?

Answer: Screen all patients using validated tools on admission, refer at-risk patients to dietitian, monitor intake, and implement nutrition care plans

DOH requires nutritional screening using validated tools (e.g., Malnutrition Screening Tool) on admission, referral of at-risk patients, intake monitoring, weight tracking, and implementation of individualized nutrition care plans.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for safe patient handling and mobility?

Answer: Risk assessment for all patient handling tasks, use of mechanical aids when indicated, safe patient handling policies, and staff training in ergonomics

DOH mandates safe patient handling programs including risk assessment for every handling task, mechanical aids for high-risk transfers, comprehensive policies, and regular staff training in ergonomic techniques.

What palliative and end-of-life care standards does DOH Abu Dhabi establish for nurses?

Answer: Holistic care including pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, cultural and spiritual care, family involvement, and advance care planning

DOH establishes comprehensive palliative care standards including expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, cultural sensitivity, family-centered care, advance care planning, and bereavement support.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi requirement for nurse competency in emergency response?

Answer: All clinical nurses must maintain BLS certification, with unit-specific advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS) and regular emergency simulation drills

DOH requires all clinical nurses to maintain current BLS certification, with additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) based on clinical area, plus participation in regular emergency simulation exercises and drills.