Alarm fatigue

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Across
  1. 3. Alarm fatigue is a patient safety _______.
  2. 5. This nursing specialty is most at risk for alarm fatigue
  3. 8. True or False: Alarm frequency is not an accurate representation of timely intervention.
  4. 9. a condition that occurs when people are exposed to too many safety alerts, causing them to become desensitized and ignore or delay responses.
  5. 10. The three most common alarms are IV pumps, heart rates, and ______.
Down
  1. 1. Adjusting ________ for patients with chronic conditions may be indicated and help reduce alarm fatigue.
  2. 2. When a rhythm is abnormal due to patient moving or lead not securely attached.
  3. 4. The purpose of alarms is to increase patients _______.
  4. 6. What is the number one way we can help address alarm fatigue?
  5. 7. BONUS QUESTION: Subjectively, what is the most obnoxious alarm (in the authors opinion)