Clinical Nursing Practice Flashcards

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for patient assessment on admission?

Answer: Comprehensive assessment including physical examination, medical history, medication reconciliation, fall risk, nutritional screening, and psychosocial assessment

DOH requires comprehensive nursing admission assessment covering physical examination, complete medical and surgical history, current medication reconciliation, fall risk, nutritional screening, pain assessment, and psychosocial evaluation.

What pain management protocols does DOH Abu Dhabi require nurses to follow?

Answer: Regular assessment using validated tools, individualized pain management plans, reassessment after interventions, and documentation of response

DOH requires regular pain assessment using validated scales (numeric, FLACC, Wong-Baker), individualized pharmacological and non-pharmacological management plans, reassessment after interventions, and thorough documentation.

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi nursing protocol for preventing healthcare-associated infections?

Answer: Implement care bundles for central lines, urinary catheters, and ventilators including daily necessity review and evidence-based insertion/maintenance practices

DOH requires implementation of evidence-based care bundles: CLABSI bundle (hand hygiene, maximal barriers, chlorhexidine, optimal site), CAUTI bundle (assess daily need), VAP bundle (HOB elevation, oral care, sedation vacation).

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for medication administration safety?

Answer: Eight Rights verification, independent double-check for high-alert medications, barcode scanning, and right documentation of administration and response

DOH extends medication safety beyond the basic 5 Rights to include right reason, right response monitoring, and right documentation, plus mandatory independent double-checks for high-alert medications and barcode verification.

What early warning system does DOH Abu Dhabi require for detecting patient deterioration?

Answer: National Early Warning Score (NEWS) or equivalent scoring system with defined escalation protocols and rapid response team activation criteria

DOH mandates use of standardized early warning scoring systems (NEWS/PEWS) with defined trigger thresholds for escalation, including specific criteria for rapid response team activation by any clinical staff member.

What discharge planning requirements does DOH Abu Dhabi mandate for nurses?

Answer: Begin discharge planning on admission, coordinate with multidisciplinary team, provide patient education, arrange follow-up, and ensure medication understanding

DOH requires discharge planning from admission, including multidisciplinary coordination, comprehensive patient/family education, follow-up appointment scheduling, medication counseling, and teach-back verification.