NSG 521- EXAM 1 PREP
How do you identify patient before administering medication or
treatment? - ANSWERS-Patients should be identified using a
minimum 2 of these methods:
-Check the name on the patient's identification band
-Check the identification number on the patient's identification band
-Check the birth date on the patient's identification band
-Ask the patient to state their full name and birthdate
Why is hand hygiene so important? - ANSWERS-Most effective way
to prevent infections
The recommended duration for lathering hands is at least ________
seconds. - ANSWERS-15 seconds
The most effective way to prevent transmission of infection is
performing hand hygiene and ________. - ANSWERS-Wearing
Gloves
Whats the difference between standard precautions and tramsmission-
based precautions? - ANSWERS-Standard Precautions: apply to all
patients, covering body fluids, blood, and nonintact skin, with added
measures like respiratory hygiene and safe injection practices.
, Transmission-Based Precautions: extra precautions for patients with
infections spread through airborne, droplet, or contact routes,
requiring PPE when entering and exiting the patient's room.
What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? What
are the different kinds of PPE? - ANSWERS-According to the 1992
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruling,
health care facilities must provide employees with the equipment and
supplies necessary to minimize or prevent exposure to infectious
material. Includes gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eye gear.
Describe when you will use the different Transmission-based
precautions. - ANSWERS--Airborne Precautions: Use these for
patients who have infections that spread through the air such as
tuberculosis, varicella (chickenpox), and rubeola (measles).
-Droplet Precautions: Use these for patients with an infection that is
spread by large-particle droplets such as rubella, mumps, diphtheria,
and the adenovirus infection in infants and young children.
-Contact Precautions: Use these for patients who are infected or
colonized by a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO).
What are the different medication rights? - ANSWERS-When
Preparing to Give Medication:
-Right Drug: Verify if the drug is appropriate based on the patient's
symptoms, diagnosis, and history. Ensure proper labeling and check
for allergies.
-Right Reason: Confirm the medication is appropriate for the patient's
condition and ensure accurate dosage.
How do you identify patient before administering medication or
treatment? - ANSWERS-Patients should be identified using a
minimum 2 of these methods:
-Check the name on the patient's identification band
-Check the identification number on the patient's identification band
-Check the birth date on the patient's identification band
-Ask the patient to state their full name and birthdate
Why is hand hygiene so important? - ANSWERS-Most effective way
to prevent infections
The recommended duration for lathering hands is at least ________
seconds. - ANSWERS-15 seconds
The most effective way to prevent transmission of infection is
performing hand hygiene and ________. - ANSWERS-Wearing
Gloves
Whats the difference between standard precautions and tramsmission-
based precautions? - ANSWERS-Standard Precautions: apply to all
patients, covering body fluids, blood, and nonintact skin, with added
measures like respiratory hygiene and safe injection practices.
, Transmission-Based Precautions: extra precautions for patients with
infections spread through airborne, droplet, or contact routes,
requiring PPE when entering and exiting the patient's room.
What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? What
are the different kinds of PPE? - ANSWERS-According to the 1992
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruling,
health care facilities must provide employees with the equipment and
supplies necessary to minimize or prevent exposure to infectious
material. Includes gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eye gear.
Describe when you will use the different Transmission-based
precautions. - ANSWERS--Airborne Precautions: Use these for
patients who have infections that spread through the air such as
tuberculosis, varicella (chickenpox), and rubeola (measles).
-Droplet Precautions: Use these for patients with an infection that is
spread by large-particle droplets such as rubella, mumps, diphtheria,
and the adenovirus infection in infants and young children.
-Contact Precautions: Use these for patients who are infected or
colonized by a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO).
What are the different medication rights? - ANSWERS-When
Preparing to Give Medication:
-Right Drug: Verify if the drug is appropriate based on the patient's
symptoms, diagnosis, and history. Ensure proper labeling and check
for allergies.
-Right Reason: Confirm the medication is appropriate for the patient's
condition and ensure accurate dosage.
