When making rounds the nurse observes a purple wristband on a ...

[Anajune7]

When making rounds the nurse observes a purple wristband on a patient's wrist. How will the nurse interpret this finding?
 
  a. The patient is allergic to certain medications or foods.
  b. The patient has do not resuscitate preferences.
  c. The patient has a high risk for falls.
  d. The patient is at risk for seizures.

Question 2

The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will report a Never Event?
 
  a. No blood incompatibility occurs with a blood transfusion.
  b. A surgical sponge is left in the patient's incision.
  c. Pulmonary embolism after lung surgery
  d. Stage II pressure ulcer

[Athena23]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In 2008 the American Hospital Association issued an advisory recommending that hospitals standardize wristband colors: red for patient allergies, yellow for fall risk, and purple for do not resuscitate preferences. Purple does not indicate seizures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services names select serious reportable events as Never Events (i.e., adverse events that should never occur in a health care setting). A surgical sponge left in a patient's incision is a Never Event. No blood incompatibility reaction is safe practice. Pulmonary embolism after certain orthopedic procedures is like a total knee and hip replacement. Stage III and IV pressure ulcers are Never Events.

[Anajune7]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Athena23]

Great! Please up vote