study
directive to a physician (living will) and Medicare power of Attorney are form of
advance directives
an injury resulting from a medical intervention and not due to the underlying condition of a patient is called
adverse event
which statement is not true about hepatitis?
all forms of hepatitis can be prevented by vaccination
what kinds of needles can cause needle-stick injuries?
all of the above
A medication or chemical use to control behavior or restrict freedom movement, which is not standard treatment for a patients medical or psychiatric condition
chemical restraint
Which of the following is not true one of the four diseases most likely to occur as a result of bioterrorism?
chickenpox
An acute medical/surgical patient is retrained to ensure an endotracheal tube, iv, or feeding tube will not be removed, or that a patient who is temporary or permanently incapacitated with a broken hip will not attempt to walk before it is medically appropriate
clinical application
which statement about abuse and neglect is not true?
compliance is defined as physical, emotional, or sexual injury and financial exploitation
which of the following is not included in the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and recommendations:
compliance with body mechanics guidelines
the use of friends, family, or children as interpreters is an acceptable practice
false
Select the correct response for standard codes for the emergency events:
fire-red; tornado-black; cardiac arrest-blue; missing or abducted infant-pink; disaster-yellow
A nursing students role in the vent of a disaster is
follow instructions of the nursing staff
which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE)
gloves, mask, gown, and goggles
which is not a guideline for assessing patient diversity needs?
hair color
Which of the following statements of electrical safety is not true?
it is okay to use "cheater" plugs or break off the ground on a three-pong plug
which of the following is not found on an MSDS?
location of the product
what is the most important factor in preventing the spread of disease
proper hand hygiene
what must occur if you are stuck by a needle during a clinical?
report the injury to your instructor so that you receive appropriate follow-up care
When responding to a fire the acronym RACE stands for
rescue, alert, confine, extinguish
When responding to a fire the acronym RCAF stands for
rescue, confine, alert, fight
unanticipated death infant abduction rape of patient major permanent loss of function and hemolytic transfusion reaction are examples of
sentinel event
which statement does not protect the confidentiality of patient information
talking about a patient in a public area
which statement is not true concerning latex allergy?
there is only one type of reaction to latex
compliance programs establish a culture of doing the right thing which promotes prevention, detection, and resolution of instances of conduct that do not conform to federal and state law; federal, state, and private payer health care program requirements or the health care organizations own ethics and business policies
true
if you find a suspicious item the item and the area should be left untouched doors closed to prevent others from entering the area hands or exposed areas washed with soap and water and notify you supervisor and instructor immediately
true
restraints should be used for patents only after all other alternatives for providing for the safety of patients and others have been tried and failed.
true
which is not a safe work practice that minimizes the risk of injury?
try to do the work by yourself
which of the following is not an acceptable response when patient care equipment is known or suspected of being unsafe or not functioning properly?
unplug the equipment and leave it in the patients room
Which statement is not true about personal protective equipment?
wear gloves continuously throughout your shift
which behavior is not an example of a standard precaution strategy?
wearing artificial fingernails
