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