DUKE Orientation Quiz

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the USP have regulated the implementation of three groups of hazardous drugs. The goal for this regulation is:

Prevent employee/student exposure when handling hazardous drugs

Which is the most appropriate place to discuss Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Private conference room

Why is cultural respect for diversity so important in healthcare?

All of the above

You should report adverse events to you faculty/instructor per healthcare agency policy when:

All of the above

What is the FIRST thing you do when preparing to use a fire extinguisher?

PULL the pin

According to the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) a report is required of all incidents where there is a reasonable suspicion that a medical device caused or contributed to a patient's serious injury, serious illness or death. When a reportable incident with failed equipment occurs, what should you do?

All of the above

Health literacy issues apply to which of the following?

All of the above

How do you prevent HIPAA violations?

All of the above

Reasons to avoid the use of personal electronic devices while on the clinical unit include:

All of the above

Use of restraints requires which of the following

All of the above

When can patient information be given without prior authorization?

All of the above

Which of the following consequences if a student or faculty member does not comply with the code of conduct?

All of the above

Patients can legally expect to receive high quality care, a clean and safe environment, involvement in care, and privacy protection while in the healthcare environment

True

Sharps safety devices such as safety lancets and needleless IV sets are for your protection and use is required by law

True

What are the three risk groups for hazardous drugs?

Chemotherapy, Non-chemotherapy/Non-reproductive risks only, Reproductive risk only

Any healthcare staff can offer the option of organ donation to families

False

Bioharzadous waste such as: blood or body fluids, pathologic waste - tissue samples, microbial waste, bloody saturated dressings, blood transfusion bags, and material used to clean up blood spills, etc. - may be placed in any plastic trash can as long as it has a lid

False

It is okay to accept gifts from patients so they can show appreciation for their care

False

EMTALA, also known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, includes all of the following except:

Patient presents a radiology for an outpatient procedure

The most important thing to remember about fire response is the safety of our people in the immediate area. When you see or smell smoke or fire in your department, what should you do first?

Remove anyone in immediate danger

Some healthcare agencies are working together to standardize the use of colored arm bands to alert staff of patients who are on special safety precautions such as allergies, falls, etc.

True

Students/faculty cannot care for patients on Airborne Precautions unless they are fit-tested for an N-95 mask or wear a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)

True

The purpose of the rapid response team is to provide early and rapid interventions to promote outcomes for the patients

True

Which information is included in policies related to student identification on the clinical unit?

The student identification must be visible

Gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are required when dealing with blood and other potentially infectious material

True

According to the National Patient Safety Goals, how many patient identifiers are required prior to administering medication:

Two

When working with a client with suspected C-diff or Norovirus, health care workers must

Use soap and water for hand hygiene

For any unit concerns, questions or issues, the student should first speak to the

faculty/instructor/perceptor