Question | Answer |
Patient Safety | 1)do not perform any procedures on patients unless instructed and properly authorized. 2)provide privacy for all patients.-ALWAYS knock/announce before entering pt room. |
3 ways to identify your patient | 1)check wrist band 2)repeat name twice (at least) 3)check name on patient record/bed |
other ways to identify your patient | 1)explain all procedures before you begin 2)observe patient closely during any procedure 3)check all areas for safety hazards 4)observe all checkpoints |
safety checkpoints | 1)pt in compfortabel postition 2)side rails elevated 3)bed at lowest level 4)wheels locked 5)call signal within reach 6)open privacy curtains 7) area neat and clean 8)no hazards present |
safety | 1) hcw must be aware of personal and patient safety-legally 2)hcw must follow all safety procedures 3)hcw has a legal responsibility to protect patient from harm and injury |
fire requires | 1) oxygen found in the air 2)fuel any material that will burn 3)heat-sparks, matches, flames |
causes of fire | MAJOR: carelessness with smoking and matches |
causes of death due to fire | Panic/Fear |
class a estinguisher | 1)contains pressurized water 2)used on combustibles such as paper, cloth, wood |
class b estinguisher | 1)contains carbon dioxide co2 2)used on gasoline, oil, paints, burning, liquids, & cooking fats |
class c estinguisher | 10 xontains a dry chemical (potassium bicarbonate, & potassium chloride) 2) used on electrical fires- nonconducting agent 3)can also be used on burning liquids for smothering action |
class abc estinguisher | 1) contains graphite -type chemical 2)multipurpose extinguisher used for all types of fire 3) leaves residue damaging to the skin &eyes |
P | P-pull the pin |
A | A-aim the estinguisher at the near edge & bottom/base of the fire |
S | S-squeeze the handle to discharge the estinguisher |
S2 | S2-sweep the estinguisher from side to side |
R | R- rescue anyone in immediate danger |
A | A- activate the alarm |
C | C- confine the fire |
E | E- extinguish the fire |