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what are the different QSEN competencies CORRECT ANSWER safety
patient CORRECT ANSWER centered care
EBP
informatics
quality improvement
teamwork and collaboration
what is safety under QSEN CORRECT ANSWER the minimization of risk factors that could
cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment
what is Patient CORRECT ANSWER centered care under QSEN CORRECT ANSWER the
provision of caring and compassionate, culturally sensitive care that addresses client;s
physiological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and cultural needs, preferences and values
what is EBP under QSEN CORRECT ANSWER the use of current knowledge from research
and other credible sources
what is informatics under QSEN CORRECT ANSWER the use of information technology as a
communication and information CORRECT ANSWER gathering tool that supports clinical
decision CORRECT ANSWER making and scientifically based nursing practice
what is quality improvement under QSEN CORRECT ANSWER care CORRECT ANSWER
related and organizational processes that involve the development and implementation of a
plan to improve health care services and better meet client needs
what is teamwork and collaboration under nursing CORRECT ANSWER the delivery of client
care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team
how should things be bagged to prevent spreading the infection CORRECT ANSWER tied
securely at the top
do not double bag unless the outside of the first bag is contaminated
tools to prevent accidental needle sticks CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER retractable
needles
CORRECT ANSWER needles with capping mechanisms
CORRECT ANSWER needleless syringe
, CORRECT ANSWER IV tubing with needleless syringes
how should a needle stick injury be reported CORRECT ANSWER by facility protocols and
state laws
incident report should be filed
nurse will need to undergo testing
what are examples of OSHA guidelines CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER providing a
work environment free from hazard
CORRECT ANSWER making PPE accessible to all employees
CORRECT ANSWER keeping record of an employer's exposure to radiation... over time
CORRECT ANSWER providing edu and re CORRECT ANSWER certification for each employee
CORRECT ANSWER maintain MSDS
CORRECT ANSWER HAZMAT
what should health care do on the regular CORRECT ANSWER clean and maintain
equipment that is shared among clients
keep equipment in the room for people on contact precautions
standard precautions
proper hand hygiene
maintain needle stick precautions
nursing roles with safe use of equipment CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER maintain
competency with equipment
CORRECT ANSWER ensuring that electrical equipment is grounded
CORRECT ANSWER ensuring outlet covers
CORRECT ANSWER unplug equipment with the plug
CORRECT ANSWER ensure that life CORRECT ANSWER support equipment is plugged into
outlets to be powered by backup
CORRECT ANSWER ensure that a PCA and general pump have free CORRECT ANSWER flow
protection
CORRECT ANSWER remove nonworking equipment from the room
formula to evaluate the incidence of client falls CORRECT ANSWER number of client
falls/number of clients day x 1000 = fall rate per 1000 client days