Environment of Care Test
The only employees who need to be concerned with diversity are: A. Doctors and nurses B. All employees C. New employees D. Only employees who work in patient care areas
All employees
The "Pledge" for patient safety applies to: A. Nurses and doctors, no one else. B. All employees of Navicent Health take the "pledge" for patient safety. C. Only employees who work in patient care areas. D. New employees only.
All employees of Navicent Health take the "pledge" for patient safety.
A container label must be: A. Easy to read. B. Appropriately displayed. C. Readily available. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
A hazard communication program includes: A. A list of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. B. Guideline on labeling containers of chemicals. C. The distribution on labeling containers of chemicals. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
In planning for a lift or move, you must: A. Evaluate the area from which you are moving the object. B. Evaluate the area to which you are moving the object. C. Determine the weight and balance of the object. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
More people die each year from medical errors than from: A. Breast Cancer B. HIV/AIDS C. Auto Accidents D. All of the above.
All of the above.
Patients must know about safety and their role in the Patient Safety Program. This includes: A. Reminding us if we "forget' to wash our hands. B. Requesting that we ask them their name and date of birth before we give medicine or perform labs. C. Letting us know what medicines or herbals they are taking at home. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
When your patient/customer reports that they are in pain, which statement shows our patients/customers that we have their best interest at heart? A. I will get your nurse to get you something for the pain. B. Tell me where your pain is on a 1-5 scale. C. I`m sorry, you must really be hurting. Tell me where your pain is on a 1-5 scale. D. All of the above.
All of the above.
Electric shock can cause which of the following? A. Burns, physical injuries, nervous system effects. B. Weight loss, night sweats, fever. C. Persistent cough, weakness insomnia. D. Hair loss, fatigue, confusion.
Burns, physical injuries, nervous system effects.
Who is responsible for patient safety? A. The doctors B. The nurses C. The patient D. Everyone
Everyone
Employees should use OE only with our patients, their family members and visitors. You do not have to use OE with co-workers. A. True B. False
False
Part-time employees do not need information regarding the hazards of chemicals present in the workplace. A. True B. False
False
The best way to communicate with a deaf patient is by writing notes. A. True B. False
False
The first step of the fire response is to confine the fire. A. True B. False
False
There is only one type of diversity. A. True B. False
False
Whenever possible pull, don`t push an object. A. True B. False
False
______Disasters include bomb threats, fires, chemical spills and utility outages. A. Internal B. External C. Civil D. Practice
Internal
Gas cylinders should be moved using: A. The protective cap. B. A magnet. C. A chain. D. Its carrier.
Its carrier.
"Partnership" with the patient means involving them in their healthcare by making them a part of the healthcare team. We can do this by: A. Letting them keep their chart in the room and show it to their friends and family. B. Let them help with the care of the patient in the room with them if they are in a semi-private room. C. Letting them know it is OK to ask questions and remind us if we "forget'' to wash/cleanse our hands or check for 2 identifiers. D. All of the above.
Letting them know it is OK to ask questions and remind us if we "forget'' to wash/cleanse our hands or check for 2 identifiers.
Every chemical container must be labeled and each must contain all of the following information except the: A. Identity (or name) of the chemical. B. Name and address of the healthcare organization. C. Name and address of the chemical manufacturer. D. Physical and health hazards of the chemical.
Name and address of the healthcare organization.
Special precautions must be taken when using electrical devices where ________ is being administered or stored. A. Blood B. Surgery supplies C. Oxygen D. Medication
Oxygen
Mrs. Green wants to see her grandson, but visiting hours ended some time ago. She stops at your desk to find out where his room is located. Which best promotes OE? A. Let Mrs. Green know that visitng hours are over, but she could try to go back. B. Politely inform Mrs. Green that visiting hours are over, but offer to call the unit supervisor to see if it is OK for her to visit. C. Inform Mrs. Green that visiting hours were over at 8:00, but give her the time she can visit the next day. D. None of the above
Politely inform Mrs. Green that visiting hours are over, but offer to call the unit supervisor to see if it is OK for her to visit.
Which of the following correctly described the P.A.S.S. technique? A. Prepare, Activate, Sound, Siren. B. Pass, Alarm, Safety, Strike. C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. D. Plan, Action, Start, Spread.
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Which of the following is a sign that an electrical device is overheating: A. It is speeding up. B. There is burning smell. C. It is noisy. D. We have been used a lot.
There is burning smell.
A warning indicates the need to immediately take action to protect life and property. A. True B. False
True
Avoid moving several objects at one time by yourself. A. True B. False
True
Class C fires are fires that involve energized electrical equipment. A. True B. False
True
Emergency and first aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet. A. True B. False
True
Failure to use electrical safety measures while using any type of electrical equipment can result in serious injury. A. True B. False
True
Fire doors and exits must always be clear of trash, equipment and other obstructions. A. True B. False
True
Lower an object by bending at the knees. A. True B. False
True
The manufacturer must supply a Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous chemical used by your facility. A. True B. False
True
Water can decrease a substances resistance to the flow of electricity. A. True B. False
True
We regularly test alarms to make sure we can hear them from all areas of the nursing unit. A. True B. False
True
When a bomb threat telephone call is received, note voice characteristics, and ask where the bomb will explode and at what time. A. True B. False
True
Your organization`s Disaster or Emergency Preparedness Plan addresses evacuation procedures. A. True B. False
True
If you are going to clean any electrical devise that is not in use, and you are authorized to do so, you should first: A. Turn it off and unplug it. B. Make sure it still works. C. Make sure it is properly tagged. D. Make sure it belongs where it is.
Turn it off and unplug it.
When lifting an object: A. Use your leg muscles. B. Keep your head down. C. Use your back. D. Jerk to a stand.
Use your leg muscles.
A ______ is issued when a particular hazard has been reported or is imminent. A. Subpoena B. News Flash C. Warning D. Watch
Warning
A ______ is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard. A. Subpoena B. News Flash C. Warning D. Watch
Watch
Fires are organized into classes that describe: A. How much oxygen it needs. B. How much heat it needs. C. How much carbon monoxide it needs. D. What kind of fuel it contains.
What kind of fuel it contains
In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to consider extinguishing a fire yourself? A. When the fire has spread beyond the original ignited material. B. When the extinguisher is proper for the class of fire. C. When you do not know how to operate the extinguisher. D. When the area is filled with thick smoke.
When the extinguisher is proper for the class of fire.
