Patient safety
Which order of steps is correct for safely using a fire extinguisher in the home
1. Pulling the pin to unlock the handle 2. Aiming low at the base of the fire 3. Squeezing the handle 4. Sweeping the unit from side to side
Which safety precaution would be followed by a patient infected hepatitis A
Practicing hand hygiene
A patient with which documented findings would be provided with a yellow ribbon according to the American Hospital Association (AHA)
Risk of falls
A patient with postural hypotension is hospitalized. Which safety measure would the nurse implement during ambulation
Use a gait belt
The incidence of suicidal tendency is highest in which age group?
adolescents
Which group is at the highest risk of lead poisoning
infants
Which factor is the greatest risk of injury from adolescence
Automobile accidents, suicide, and substance abuse
Which finding is a serious reportable event included in the national quality forum
Disability associated with electric shock as a healthcare agency
The family member of an adult patient reports that the patient is a long-term smoker. Which health risk factor does the nurse anticipate
cardiovascular disease
According to the national quality forum, Which event is considered a care management event
Stage III pressure injury acquired after admission to a health care agency
Which condition is a serious reportable event included in the national quality forum
Surgery performed at the wrong site
According to the American Hospital Association, a red wristband is given for which category
allergies
IM ( Intramuscular) - ( gauge, length, amt, angle)
Gauge: 21-23 Length: 1.5" Amt : 1.0- 3ml Angle: 90
ID ( Intradermal) - Gauge, length , amt, angle
Gauge: 25-27 Length: 3/8"-1/2" Amt: 0.01-0.1 Angle: 10"-15
SQ (subcutaneous) - Gauge, length, amt, angle)
Gauge: 25-29 Length: 3/8"-1/2" Amt: 1.5ml Angle: 45-90 degree