Z Z-TRACK INJECTION The Z-track method of intramuscular injection prevents leakage, or tracking, into the subcutaneous tissue. It is typically used to administer drugs that irritate and discolor subcutaneous tissue,…
U UNRESPONSIVENESS BY PATIENT Assessment of unresponsiveness is a crucial link in activating early life-saving techniques. Unresponsiveness is checked by calling the patient’s name and shaking the patient’s shoulder. If…
S SBAR Documentation Format The situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) documentation format was introduced by rapid response teams at Kaiser Permanente in Colorado in 2002 to investigate patient safety. The…
T TERMINATION OF LIFE SUPPORT According to the right-to-die laws of most states, a patient has the right to refuse extraordinary life-supporting measures if there is no hope of recovery….
R RAPE-TRAUMA SYNDROME The term rape refers to nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Rape inflicts varying degrees of physical and psychological trauma. Rape-trauma syndrome typically occurs during the period following the rape…
Q QUALITY OF CARE, FAMILY QUESTIONS ABOUT At times, the family of a patient may have questions about the quality of care that a family member is receiving. These concerns…
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IJK ILLEGAL ALTERATION OF A MEDICAL RECORD As a general rule, the medical record is presumed to be accurate if there is no evidence of fraud or tampering. Tampering or…
M MECHANICAL VENTILATION A mechanical ventilator moves air in and out of a patient’s lungs. Although the equipment ventilates a patient, it doesn’t ensure adequate gas exchange. Mechanical ventilation may…
O ORGAN DONATION A federal requirement enacted in 1998 requires facilities to report deaths to the regional organ procurement organization (OPO). This regulation was enacted so that no potential donor…
N NASOGASTRIC TUBE CARE Providing effective nasogastric (NG) tube care requires meticulous monitoring of the patient and the equipment. Monitoring the patient involves checking drainage from the NG tube and…
