National Patient Safety Goals Questions and Verified Answers

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National Patient Safety Goals Questions and
Verified Answers

Q: *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


Q:
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*


Q:
*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


Q:
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


Q:
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.


Q:
How can nurses prevent infection:

ANS: -- *hand hygiene*

-- use proven guideline to prevent infections:

1. that are difficult to treat

2. of the blood from central lines

3. after surgery

4. of the urinary tract that are caused by catheters