National Patient Safety Goals Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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National Patient Safety Goals Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers

Question:*National Patient Safety Goals:*

Ans: -- identify pt correctly

-- improve staff communication

-- use medicine safely

-- use alarms safely

-- prevent infection

-- identify patient safety risks

-- prevent mistakes in surgery

Question: How can you *Identify pt correctly*:

Ans: -- *use at least TWO ways to identify pt*= name and dob

-- this ensure correct meds and treatment to right person

-- *DO NOT USE ROOM # TO IDENTIFY PT*

-- *Make sure the pt is wearing an ID bracelet at all times*

Question: *How can Nurses improve staff communication:*

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Ans: *SBAR*

1. situation

2. background

3. assessment

4. recommendation

-- get important test to right person on time

-- be proactive

-- don't depend on anyone else to handle it for you

Question: How can Nurse use medicines safely:

Ans: -- *LABEL your medicines*

-- take extra care with pt who takes anticoagulants

-- record and pass along correct info about pt meds

Question: Hoe can Nurses use alarms safely:

Ans: -- make improvements to ensure that alarms on medical equipment are
heard and respond on time

-- *DO NOT DEACTIVATE ANY ALARMS FOR ANY REASON AT ANY TIME ---
EVER* .... seriously, NEVER.

Question: How can nurses prevent infection: