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Pediatrics Ch 22
Informed Consent, Identification
Question | Answer |
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What is obtained when the child is admitted to the pediatric unit | Written informed consent |
What is written informed consent obtained for | Treatments that are given |
When is written informed consent obtained | When the child is admitted to the pediatric unit & Before procedures |
What does an informed consent mean | The parent or legal guardian is capable of understanding information given, including purpose and risks, and voluntarily agrees to the procedure |
Who must sign an informed consent | Parent, Health care provider who provides the information, Witness |
What role does the nurse play in regards to informed consent | Patient advocate |
How does a nurse act as a patient advocate in regards to informed consent | ensure consent signed before procedure and that the child is given age appropriate information concerning the procedure and its possible outcomes |
What is applied to every child admitted to the pediatric unit | ID bracelet |
What is applied to every parent of a child admitted to the pediatric unit | ID bracelet |
When should ID be checked on a patient | Before medications or treatments are given |
What should be checked before medications or treatments are given | ID bracelet |
What is done if a child does not have an ID bracelet, for any reason | Identification is verified and a new bracelet applied |
How should an ID bracelet fit | Snug enough to prevent voluntary removal by the child |
What do many hospitals use with an ID bracelet | An attached security chip that will activate an alarm if the child leaves the unit |