Patient Care and Safety Flashcards
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Contact precautions for a patient with MRSA require healthcare workers to:
Answer: Wear a gown and gloves when entering the room
Contact precautions for MRSA require donning a gown and gloves before entering the patient's room, with hand hygiene upon removal.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses:
Answer: Level of consciousness
The GCS evaluates level of consciousness based on three components: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.
Proper body mechanics for healthcare workers includes:
Answer: Using the large muscles of the legs and keeping the load close to the body
Proper body mechanics requires using leg muscles for lifting, keeping loads close to the body, and maintaining a wide base of support.
What is the primary purpose of a patient care plan?
Answer: To provide individualized, coordinated care based on the patient's specific needs
A care plan outlines individualized goals and interventions based on the patient's specific conditions, needs, and preferences.
When oxygen is in use, which of the following represents a safety hazard?
Answer: Using petroleum-based products near the patient
Petroleum-based products (Vaseline, oil-based lip balm) are flammable and create a fire hazard in oxygen-enriched environments.
Restraint use in healthcare requires:
Answer: A physician's order specifying type, reason, duration, and regular reassessment
Restraints require a specific physician's order, clear clinical indication, time limits, and frequent reassessment of the patient.