Question 1

The patient is admitted to the hospital with prescriptions for activity as tolerated.He is wheelchair bound at home and has brought his own electric wheelchair and battery charger to help him maintain mobility.The nurse realizes that

Accepted Answer

A)   patients are not allowed to bring in an electric wheelchair.
B)   electrical equipment is banned from all hospitals.
C)   the charger needs to be checked by hospital engineers.
D)   electrical devices are not a cause for concern.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

As part of an attempt to implement a restraint-free environment,the nurse

Accepted Answer

A)   provides constant activity for the patient.
B)   covers or camouflages tubes and drains.
C)   changes caregivers as often as possible.
D)   reduces visiting hours and times in therapy.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A safe health care environment is one in which (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient's basic needs are met.
B)   physical hazards are reduced.
C)   transmission of microorganisms is reduced.
D)   sanitary measures are carried out.
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

When applying a belt restraint to a patient,it is important for the nurse to

Accepted Answer

A)   apply the belt under the hospital gown.
B)   place the restraint around the abdomen.
C)   have the patient in a sitting position.
D)   apply the belt as tightly as possible.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Health care facilities must provide employees with access to information about the properties of particular chemicals and information for handling substances in a safe manner.Facilities do this by providing ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   safety data sheets (SDS) 
B)   the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 
C)   personal protective equipment (PP
E)  
D)   fire extinguishersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In a long-term care facility,an elderly patient drops his burning cigarette into a trashcan and starts a fire.A type _____ fire extinguisher is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this situation.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Patient Safety

In a long-term care facility,an elderly patient drops his burning cigarette into a trashcan and starts a fire.A type _____ fire extinguisher is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this situation.

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A safe health care environment is one in which (Select all that apply.)

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As part of an attempt to implement a restraint-free environment,the nurse

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The patient is admitted to the hospital with prescriptions for activity as tolerated.He is wheelchair bound at home and has brought his own electric wheelchair and battery charger to help him maintain mobility.The nurse realizes that

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When applying a belt restraint to a patient,it is important for the nurse to

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Health care facilities must provide employees with access to information about the properties of particular chemicals and information for handling substances in a safe manner.Facilities do this by providing ______________.

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Exam 14: Patient Safety

In a long-term care facility,an elderly patient drops his burning cigarette into a trashcan and starts a fire.A type _____ fire extinguisher is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this situation.

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A safe health care environment is one in which (Select all that apply.)

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As part of an attempt to implement a restraint-free environment,the nurse

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The patient is admitted to the hospital with prescriptions for activity as tolerated.He is wheelchair bound at home and has brought his own electric wheelchair and battery charger to help him maintain mobility.The nurse realizes that

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When applying a belt restraint to a patient,it is important for the nurse to

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Health care facilities must provide employees with access to information about the properties of particular chemicals and information for handling substances in a safe manner.Facilities do this by providing ______________.

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