Patient Care & Safety Standards Flashcards
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A patient admitted with chest pain is found on the floor after an unwitnessed fall. After ensuring patient safety, what is the nurse's next priority?
Answer: Complete a head-to-toe assessment and document findings
A thorough assessment for injuries must be completed before moving the patient, and findings must be accurately documented.
Which element is essential when labeling a specimen collected at the bedside per DHA standards?
Answer: Patient full name, MRN, date and time of collection, and type of specimen
Complete specimen labeling including patient identifiers, MRN, collection time, and specimen type is mandatory to prevent diagnostic errors.
A patient receiving IV antibiotics develops facial flushing, urticaria, and hypotension. What is the priority nursing action?
Answer: Stop the infusion immediately, maintain IV access, and call for emergency support
Signs of anaphylaxis require immediate cessation of the offending agent and emergency intervention.
When performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), how long should the rubbing process last?
Answer: 20–30 seconds
WHO guidelines and DHA infection control standards specify 20–30 seconds of rubbing until hands are dry when using ABHR.
A nurse administering medications to a patient with dysphagia should first:
Answer: Consult the pharmacist and speech therapist before altering any medication form
Crushing or altering medications without pharmacist review can affect efficacy or safety, especially for extended-release formulations.
In the context of DHA's National Early Warning Score (NEWS) system, a rising total score indicates:
Answer: An escalating clinical deterioration requiring prompt reassessment and intervention
A rising NEWS score signals physiological deterioration and triggers a defined escalation response to prevent adverse events.
Which practice correctly implements the 'time-out' procedure immediately before a surgical incision per DHA standards?
Answer: All team members pause to actively verify patient identity, procedure, site, and any critical concerns
A surgical time-out requires active participation from all team members at the operative site to verify identity, procedure, and site immediately before incision.