Patient Care and Safety Flashcards
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A patient's identification band is missing. What should the nurse do before administering medication?
Answer: Use two patient identifiers to re-verify and replace the ID band before proceeding
Two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must be used to verify identity, and the ID band must be replaced before medication administration.
Which action by a nursing assistant demonstrates correct body mechanics when lifting a heavy object?
Answer: Bending at the knees, keeping the back straight, and holding the load close
Proper body mechanics require bending at the knees, maintaining a straight back, and keeping the load close to the body to protect the spine.
A patient reports severe chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse's FIRST action should be:
Answer: Activate the rapid response or emergency system immediately
Chest pain with shortness of breath is a potential cardiac emergency requiring immediate activation of the emergency response system.
Which of the following demonstrates proper hand hygiene technique with an alcohol-based hand rub?
Answer: Apply rub to all hand surfaces and rub until completely dry
Alcohol-based hand rub must be applied to all surfaces of both hands and rubbed until completely dry for full effectiveness.
A patient tells you, 'I want to refuse my scheduled blood draw.' The correct response is to:
Answer: Inform the patient of the risks, document the refusal, and notify the nurse
Patients have the right to refuse treatment; the caregiver must inform the patient of consequences, document the refusal, and notify the responsible clinician.
Which observation indicates a patient's wound dressing requires immediate attention?
Answer: The dressing has bright red saturation spreading rapidly
Rapidly spreading bright red saturation indicates active hemorrhage, which is an emergency requiring immediate wound assessment and intervention.
To prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a post-operative patient, which nursing action is most effective?
Answer: Encouraging early ambulation and applying compression stockings
Early ambulation promotes venous blood flow, and compression stockings reduce venous stasis — both are proven DVT prevention strategies.