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