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1
What is the correct procedure for handling sharps in a healthcare facility?
recap needles before disposal
dispose of sharps in regular trash bins
leave sharps on countertops for easy access
place used sharps in puncture-resistant containers
2
Root cause analysis is a method used to identify underlying causes of safety incidents in healthcare.
False
True
3
Aseptic technique serves to break the chain of infection at which link?
means of transmission
reservoir
portal of entry
portal of exit
4
Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in a healthcare setting?
lack of hand hygiene compliance
Incorrect medication administration
wet floors without warning signs
inadequate patient education
5
What should a nurse do in the event of a fire in a healthcare facility?
attempt to extinguish the fire without assistance
follow the facility's fire safety protocols and evacuation procedures
use elevators to transport immobile patients to safety
evacuate all patients immediately
6
What is the correct procedure to prevent patient falls in a healthcare facility?
Keep call bells out of reach
encourage patients to walk alone in hallways
rush when assisting patients with mobility
ensure adequate lighting in patient rooms
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Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
teaching young adults to perform monthly self-breast and testicular exams
teaching proper diet control to a diabetic patient
Providing community yoga classes to reduce stress
referring a client who has leukemia to a support group
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Which of the following is a best practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment regularly
wearing personal protective equipment only when convenient
using the same gloves for multiple patient interactions
ignoring isolation precautions for patients with infectious diseases
9
Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard in a healthcare setting?
Improper lifting techniques
Inadequate lighting in patient rooms
lack of patient identification checks
Bloodborne pathogens
10
Core measures help a healthcare facility gauge their facility's care with best care practices/standards of care.
True
False
11
When repositioning patients what is the safety priority to reduce injury to the staff?
only move the patient once a shift
don't move the patient unless they ask
move the patient alone
ask for help to reposition patient
12
If clean linen touches the floor, it is ok to go ahead and use it.
True
False
13
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
place every patient on isolation
handwashing
don't touch the patient
only use gel to wash hands
14
Hand hygiene is important only before performing invasive procedures on patients.
True
False
15
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
performing screening for STI's
receiving a hepatitis B vaccine before entering nursing school
Testing nursing home patients for exposure to covid
providing treatment for patients with congestive heart failure
16
Which of the following is an important component of effective communication in nursing?
ignoring patient concerns
withholding information from the healthcare team
using medical jargon with patients
providing clear and concise instructions
17
What is the acronym for fire safety? Be prepared to say what each letter represents.
HELP
RUN
STOP
RACE
18
Which of the following patients would the nurse be concerned about a risk for falls?
patient who has occasional dizziness when walking
patient who is on a low sodium diet
patient who wears glasses
patient who has an ophthalmologic appointment annually
19
What is a safe water temperature?
75 degrees F
no higher than 120 degrees F
150 degrees F
higher than 120 degrees F
20
What is the most important safety priority for children playing sports?
teaching the importance of using safety equipment in contact sports
participating in physical activity
teaching how to feel secure at home when alone
taking a bath daily
