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Friday, December 22, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Clinical Waste Management m23
Question 1 of 9 Correct
The correct process to dispose of controlled substance patches is:
Your Answer
Place used substance patches in the CsRX waste container.
Question 2 of 9 Correct
Which of the following items with patient labels must have the labels removed or marked out?
Your Answer
All of the above.
Question 3 of 9 Correct
Cotton balls and dressings with dried blood should be disposed in:
Your Answer
Regular waste
Question 4 of 9 Correct
Where should specimen transport bags be disposed in:
Your Answer
Red bags (or red bag step-on container)
Question 5 of 9 Correct
Which of the following should NOT be placed into a sharps container?
Your Answer
Syringes containing controlled substances.
Question 6 of 9 Correct
All paper, including confidential documents should be disposed of in the regular trash.
Your Answer
False
Question 7 of 9 Correct
Which of these is a consequence of improper waste management? (Select ALL that are correct.)
Your Answer
Risk of exposure
Your Answer
Citations
Your Answer
Large fines
Your Answer
Negative publicity
Question 8 of 9 Correct
A
blood bag that is totally flushed of fluid/blood may be placed in
regular waste, but a blood bag that contains blood in the bag and tubing
must be discarded into red bag waste container.
Your Answer
True
Question 9 of 9 Incorrect
Empty syringes previously containing controlled substances (chemo excluded) should be discarded into sharps containers.
Your Answer
False
Correct Answer
True
Monday, October 16, 2023
CNA Baseline Lab Specimen Collection and Labeling
CNA Baseline Lab Specimen Collection and Labeling
Description
Demonstrates appropriate technique when acquiring lab specimens
Behavioral Criteria
- Identifies patient using two patient identifiers and verifies orders for sample
- Utilizes computerized barcode labeling system to collect & label specimens at bedside
- Uses appropriate specimen collection receptacle
- During down times, labels specimen at the bedside, in the presence of the patient, including time and date of collection, own initials, and source of specimen, if non-blood
- Prepares/transports specimen to appropriate place, ensuring specimen is in labeled, sealed biohazard container/bag with appropriate paperwork
Evidence of Achievement
Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete
References
- Toolbox (Policy/Procedure) Speciment Collection utilizing Soft ID
- Toolbox: How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices
- Becton, Dickinson and Company. (2004). "Midstream clean catch urine procedure" [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at http://legacy.bd.com/resource.aspx?IDX=11181
- Craven, R. F., et al. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing: Human health and function (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:Wolters Kluwer
- MedlinePlus. (2017). "Clean catch urine sample" [Online]. Accessed April 2020 via the Web at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007487.htm
- Sharma, L. (2018). Evidence summary. Fecal specimen: Collection and assessment. The JBI EBP Database. AN: JBI211
CNA Baseline Equipment General Use
CNA Baseline Equipment General Use
Description
Safely and appropriately demonstrates use of all features listed for each piece of equipment (see Resources).
Behavioral Criteria
If certain equipment is NOT used in practice area, please indicate this exception(s) in Comment section.
- Vital sign Machine
- AED/Defibrillator
- Ambu bag
- Bladder scanner
- Low Air Loss Pump for Patient bed
- Vertical and horizontal patient transfer devices (hovermat, z-slider)
- Powered Air Purifier Respirator (PAPR)
- Safe Patient Handling Equipment- (Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Sky lift, etc.)
Evidence of Achievement
Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete
Resources
References
- Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
- Fall Prevention
- Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Plan and Policy (MIPP)
- Safe Patient Handling
- Toolbox: How to Guides to Technology Systems & Devices
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