safety (emily)
what is the most significant level of error
sentinel event
what is an example of an adverse event
failure to act appropriately (medication error=complication)
what is an example of a sentinel event
marking the wrong leg in a below knee amputation
at what level does a latent placemet of error take place
organizational level (ex: flaw in system; caring for 15 patients due to short staff)
what are 3 attributes of safety
knowledge, skills, and attitudes
what are examples of required organizational practices (ROP's)
infection control, risk assessment, medication use, communication
assessment, intervention, and education/advocacy are factors in:
the role of the nurse in fall prevention
the braden scale helps in areas to assess:
pressure injuries and how to prevent them
what are early signs of a pressure injury
discoloration, redness, pain, warmth
true or false; pressure injuries can stage backwards
false
in what stage in a pressure injury is not an open wound, no blanching, redness, and warmth
stage 1
what is stage 2 in a pressure injury
when the skin breaks open, forms an ulcer, and expands to deeper layers of the skin
in what stage of a pressure injury does it expand into subcutaneous tissue
stage 3
in what stage of a pressure injury does it expand to muscle, tendon, and bone
stage 4
what is an unstageable wound
when the base of the wound is covered by dead tissue
what are 3 types of restraints
physical, chemical, and environmental
what are the guidelines for restraint use
assess, document, monitor, duration, training, adherance of policy