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Comprehension Quiz Questions
Consent for Procedures in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
1. Name 1 of the 3 things that the specialized machines in intensive care can check.
Heartbeat, blood pressure, breathing
2. Name 2 of the procedures or treatments you can possibly have while in the ICU.
X-rays, blood tests, placement of catheters, lumbar puncture, bladder catheterization, endotracheal intubation, oxygen treatment, respiratory therapy, chest tube, bronchoscopy, feeding tubes
3. Name 1 complication that could occur in the ICU
Blood clots, infection, death, perforation/damage to blood vessels/lungs/intestines/other structures
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Consent for Admission, Medical Treatment and Procedures
1. Name 1 health aspect of your newborn that will be watched by the staff.
Blood pressure, heart action, rate of breathing, blood studies
2. Name 2 procedures/therapies that are commonly performed in the NICU.
Bladder catheterization, respiratory therapy, feeding tube, phototherapy, oxygen treatment, endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, catheter placement, chest tube, emergency evacuation of pneumothorax
3. Name 2 complications that could occur to your newborn in the NICU.
Injury to lungs, infection, death, blood clots, perforation/damage to blood vessels, injury to intestines/other structures, eye injury, brain injury
Consent for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1. A small tissue sample that is taken during the procedure is called a ______?
Biopsy
2. Name 1 risk of a gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Injury to digestive tract, bleeding, problems from intravenous
medications/sedation/analgesia, infection, pancreatitis, missed abnormalities, stroke, heart attack, death
3. Name 1 risk of anesthesia that is given as part of a gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Dental injury, hoarseness, vocal cord injury, infection, nerve injury, corneal abrasions, seizures, heart attack, stroke, death
Consent for Procedure
1. Is the hospital permitted to keep photographs that are taken during the operation?
Yes
2. Name 1 risk of anesthesia.
Dental injury, hoarseness, vocal cord injury, infection, nerve injury, corneal abrasions, seizures, heart attack, stroke, death
3. Name 1 risk of fluoroscopy.
Skin reactions, redness, irritation, burn
Consent for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) 1. What is the purpose of the PICC line?
To provide intravenous therapies
2. Who is allowed to insert this line?
PICC Certified RN or Interventional Radiologist
3. Name 1 risk of this procedure
Damage to veins, nerve injury, infection at insertion site, infection of entire body, irritation of vein, blood clot, catheter rupture, pain, discomfort