NWCH OR Chapter 11 Questions
Describe the differences between regulations and standards. A- Regulations are the boat by government agencies and have the force of law. B- State agency standard can be less stringent than federal standards. C- Regulations are developed by State agencies, and they supersede federal regulations. D- Standards are set by professional organizations, government agencies, and other organizations and have the force of law.
A
What does the R in race stand for? A- Rescue. B- Report. C- Review. D- Respond.
A
What is the CFR location of the OSHA blood-borne pathogen standard? A- 29 CFR 1910.1030 B- 1910 cfr 29 C- 29 cfr 1030 D- 1030 29 cfr 1910
A
Which of the following is/are correct ways to handle lead shielding devices? A- Hang them vertically on a fixed rack design for them. B- Fold them carefully and store them in a mobile cart. C- Drape them over the x-ray machine. D- Discard them after each procedure.
A
Which of the following organizations has primary responsibility for publishing and enforcing workplace safety and health standards? A- OSHA B- NIOSH C- CDC D- EPA
A
Factors that influence the number of back injuries include (SATA) A- the advancing age of the nursing workforce. B- Increasing obesity of patients. C- Sicker, less mobile patients. D- Lack of exercise.
AB
How can surgical smoke negatively affect healthcare personnel? (SATA) A- Interferes with the surgeons vision of the wound. B- Has mutagenic potential. C- Causes ocular and upper respiratory tract irritation. D- Has an unpleasant odor.
ABCD
What type of disaster would you expect to be addressed in a facilities disaster plant? (SATA) A- multiple motor vehicle collision. B- Weather related disasters. C- Exposure to a biological agent. D- Airplane crash.
ABCD
Which of the following statements is/are true about safety compliance? (SATA) A- Standards and recommendations are not optimal. B-Noncompliance puts both employees and the facility at risk. C- An audit program can help to ensure that the facility is compliant. D-Fire safety in the timeout process should be included in the facility audit.
ABCD
The fire triangle includes which of the following? (SATA) A- Ignition source. B- Oxygen. C- Fire extinguisher. D-Fuel.
ABD
Which of the following statements is/are true of PPE? SATA A- PPE is mandatory, not optional. B- OSHA requires the hospital to provide appropriate PPE for all employees. C- PPE can be reused if not soiled. D- The type of PPE required is determined by the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogen's.
ABD
Which of the following are components of the joint commission's description of a sentinel event? (SATA) A- Preventable situation. B- Associated with the patient's illness or underlying condition. C- Results in death or serious harm. D-Requires intervention to sustain life.
ACD
Which of the following is/are recommendations for managing surgical smoke? (SATA) A- Use a central or portable smoke evacuation system. B- Regular wall suction is adequate, except for large amounts of smoke. C- Wear a high filtration mask and protective eyewear. D- Use an in-line filter for small amounts of smoke.
ACD
Which of the following statements about methyl methacrylate is/are correct? A- Exposure can cause skin rash, itching, watering of the eyes, and headaches. B- Mixing bone cement many times during the day, even with a mixing system, represents an increased health risk. C- The EPA considered methyl methacrylate a carcinogen. D- Wear two pairs of gloves.
AD
Which of the following statements is/are true (SATA) ? A- Latex allergies is less common than contact dermatitis, but more hazardous. B- Dermatitis is caused by exposure to chemicals in glove manufacturing. C- Individuals with type IV allergy should avoid exposure to latex altogether. D- Latex allergy symptoms resolve when contact is discontinued.
AD
During fluoroscopy, what is considered the minimal safe distance from the radiation source to the stand? A- 4 feet. B- 6 feet. C- 10 feet. D- 15 feet.
B
The most common cause of surgical fires is A-the laser unit. B-An electrical surgical unit. C- Vapers from prep solutions. D- An uncoupled fiberoptic light cable
B
Which federal organization manages the disposal of medical waste and medications? A- FDA B- EPA C- CDC D- NFPA
B
Which of the following has the potential for starting fire? A- Placing the active electrode in a puncture proof holder. B- Draping a soon as the prop has been completed. C- Draping to prevent the trapping of oxygen. D- Scraping eschar from the active of electrode.
B
Which of the following organizations conducts research and recommends practical solutions to prevent employee illnesses and injury? A- cdc B- niosh C- ansi D- aami
B
Which of the following are standard-setting organizations? (SATA) A-ECRI B- AORN C- AAMI D- IOM
BC
How can the scrub person maintain good posture? A- Sit on a stool and not involved in passing instruments. B- Find a comfortable position and maintain it. C- Place 1 foot on a stool. D- Lean against the operating room bed to relieve pressure on the back.
C
In response to in LIM alarm, the perioperative nurse should A- plug the last piece of electrical equipment into another outlet. B- Send all electrical equipment to biomedical engineering for testing. C- Unplug electrical equipment starting with the device most recently plugged in. D- Send the electrical device that set off the alarm to biomedical engineering for testing.
C
What are the two NFPA codes on which healthcare organizations base their fire safety plans? A- Fire code and safe building code. B- Fire extinguisher code and life safety code. C- Fire code and life safety code. D- Safe building code and life safety code.
C
What does CFR stand for? A- Centers for regulations. B- Center for federal resolutions. C- Code of federal regulations. D- Code of regulations.
C
What is a safety data sheet? A- List of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace. B- Description of hazardous associated with a chemical used in the workplace. C- Form that describes the chemicals product composition, handling, storage, disposal, and post exposure instructions. D- Detailed contact information for reporting exposure to a hazardous chemical.
C
What is the primary purpose of accreditation? A- demonstrate that the facility is the best in the area. B- Get higher reimbursements from the CMS. C- Demonstrate achievement of exceptional performance. D- Become eligible for CMS reimbursement.
C
Which of the following is not a component of a job safety analysis? A- Identification of tasks related to patient care. B- Identification of hazards in the workplace. C- Selection of a safety officer. D- Review of safety protocols.
C
Which of the following is/are correct statements about Dosimeters? A- A Dosimeter is a strip of x-ray film encased in a lead shield. B- Pregnant personnel should be prohibited from working around radiation. C- Clip the dosimeter to the same place every time it is worn. D- The dosimeter should be read weekly to assess exposure.
C
Which of the following statements best describes a culture of safety? A- Achieving a safe workplace requires changes in organizational structure, policy, and procedures. B- Mistakes made are opportunities for improvement, and no one is ever punished. C- The culture of the organization, Starting with administration, is focused on transparency and continuous improvement. D- Workplace is fair, and no one is blamed for mistakes until there is enough evidence available.
C
44% of surgical fires occur A- because of pool prep solution. B- Because the active electrode wasn't contained in a holster. C- When lasers ignite oxygen and the endotracheal tube. D- In the oxygen rich environment surrounding the patient's face.
D
Around 1/3 of back injuries suffered by nurses occur when A- they are lifting instrument sets. B- Pulling items from high shelves or lifting them from low shelves. C- Moving heavy pieces of equipment. D- Moving a patient.
D
Proper body mechanics for lifting include A- bending at the waist. B- Using back muscles to lift. C- Standing close to reach for an object above shoulder level. D- Placing the feet apart to create a wide base of support.
D
The perioperative nurses first responsibility in case of fire is to A- turn off emergency shut off valves. B- Get the fire extinguishers. C- Alert the front desk to the emergency. D- Remove burning material from the patient.
D
Which federal organization manages the HCAHPS survey? A- CDC B- OSHA C- FDA D- CMS
D