BATTLE OF THE BRAINS NURSING WEEK

What information should be acquired prior to calling the physician?

• The most recent vital signs, I & O

• Pertinent lab results

• Assessments: Pain level, Level of consciousness, Meds for pain, Allergies

• All of the above

Assessments: Pain level, Level of consciousness, Meds for pain, Allergies

• Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

• Status, Background, Ailments, Requests

• Scenario, Blood Type, Assessment, Room Number

• Situation, Background, Analysis, Recommendation 

The patient has a history of CHF and MI. The patient also fell at home and was having black stool here at the hospital. Is an example of;

• SITUATION

• BACKGROUND

• ASSESSMENT

• ^{RECOMMENDATIONS}

Which of the following statements is the best example of what's included in "assessment"?

• Patient may have a GI bleed as a result of his use of NSAIDs for chronic back pain.

• The patient isn't feeling good so what should we do.

• This isn't the first time the patient has been in the hospital. He takes NSAIDS at home.

• I guess if you want to come see the patient to assess him you can.

The transfusion verification process requires

• That two qualified RNs (one who has completed the KNH educational packet and competency

• That verification take place at the bedside

• That one of the individuals who participated in the verification process initiate the transfusion

• All of these

KNH institutional policy indicating High Fall Risk makes use of ---- band.

• YELLOW

• RED

• BAND

• DOUBLE ID BAND

Patient Identification Goal is performed in the following procedures;

• Diagnostic Imaging Department

• Radiology Department

  Diagnostic

• Therapeutic Procedures

• Operation Theaters

• All of these

Read back process is performed during telephone communications involving---

• Critical Lab Values

• Hands-Off

• Histopathology Report

• Frozen Section Report

Reorder the following sequence of DONNING PPEs

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Brain ventricles are cavities within the brain that produce and store cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This liquid surrounds your brain and spinal cord, cushioning them and protecting them from trauma. Locate the LATERAL VETRICLE.