CNE

SDS stands for: Question 32 options: A) Substitute the Drug Specifically B) Substances that are Dangerous Services C) Safety Data Sheet D) Service Danger Stabilization

c

Which of the following is the most significant and frequentmode of transmission of organisms in the health care setting? Question 24 options: A) droplet transmission B) airborne transmission C) contact transmission

A) droplet transmission

What are the three components of a Hazardous Communication Program? Question 33 options: A) labels, MSDS and training B) administration, professional staff, support staff C) OSHA, NFPA and Joint Commission D) PPE's, training and documentation

A) labels, MSDS and training

Wearing student identification badges provides what service to the patient? Question 1 options: A) promotes hospital safety and security B) identifies credentials and roles C) helps patient get to know the student D) prevents infant abduction

A) promotes hospital safety and security

Falls can be prevented if employees Question 3 options: A) use handholds and stair rails B) use shelving or other "props" to increase height C) keep linens on floor until housekeeping can pick up D) wet mop corridors one at a time

A) use handholds and stair rails

The primary goal of an organizational compliance plan within an institution is to: Question 52 options: A) maintain consistency within each independent agency B) reduce liabilities C) ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations D) conduct efficient business transactions

c

Wet towels or blankets at the base of doors near the fire location can do all but which one of the following: Question 6 options: A) help prevent drafts B) extinguish the fire C) seal off the room D) limit smoke spread

B) extinguish the fire

When reporting a fire, the nurse should: Question 5 options: A) report concern only after confirming the source of a smoke odor B) pull the alarm and call the agency operator C) call the fire department D) alert the personnel through the speaker system

B) pull the alarm and call the agency operator

The term "reactivity" tells you: Question 35 options: A) how a chemical looks or smells B) how the chemical might enter your body C) what happens when a chemical comes in contact with air, water or other chemicals D) the safest way to put out a fire

c

What is the first thing you should do if a chemical such asbleach comes in direct contact with the back of your hand? Question 34 options: A) fill out an incident report B) cover it with a dressing C) rinse it well with lots of water D) tell your instructor

c

During a disaster, students should: Question 43 options: A) move to the area where the need appears to be the greatest B) push themselves to perform regardless of documented competency and fatigue C) use undamaged communication systems to check on loved ones D) perform tasks assigned by a supervisor (faculty or staff) as long as the student is competent

d

Outlets connected to emergency power are: Question 45 options: A) manually activated B) marked by the words "power source" C) all outlets in a health care facility D) identified by color

d

When lifting and carrying you should: Question 2 options: A) tuck your gluteus muscles B) bend at the waist C) "hug" the load D) lift it yourself to assess heaviness

C) "hug" the load

Class C fire extinguishers can be used on: Question 8 options: A) flammable liquids B) ordinary combustible materials C) electrical equipment D) any type of fire

C) electrical equipment

Sarah was working in the outpatient clinic area. One patient came in with an upset stomach. During her assessment the patient began vomiting. Sarah gave the patient an emesis basin. She measured the contents and emptied the emesis basin several times during the patient's visit. Question 30 (1 point) What personal protective equipment should Sarah use to care for this patient? Question 30 options: A) mask and eye protection B) gown C) gloves D) all of the above

C) gloves

Understanding the importance of early recognition for infection control ofthe Ebola virus, health care providers will do all of the following except: Question 28 options: A) initiate (use standard precautions on all patients) B) identify (thorough assessment of patients to determine recenttravel to affected country, recent contact with a known patientwith Ebola, or suspicious symptoms) C) implement contact isolation (with all patients until Ebola virus status is known) D) isolate (when Ebola is suspected, isolate patient in aprivate room with a private bathroom, and close the door)

C) implement contact isolation (with all patients until Ebola virus status is known)

What should a nurse or nursing student do if they encounter social media content that could harm a patient's privacy, rights or welfare? Question 61 options: A) consult with the patient and/or their family to determine next steps B) contact the source of the posted information and request immediate removal C) notify the appropriate authorities D) all of the above

C) notify the appropriate authorities

Class A fire extinguishers can be used on: Question 7 options: A) electrical equipment B) flammable liquids C) ordinary combustible materials D) any type of fire

C) ordinary combustible materials

In the event of a fire, the first action a nurse would take after discovering the danger is: Question 4 options: A) report the fire B) await evacuation orders C) protect the safety of those in immediate harm D) remove all patients, staff and visitors

C) protect the safety of those in immediate harm

Which of the following is not a sign of a potential electrical danger? Question 10 options: A) improperly fitting plug B) loose knob or switch C) secured power cord D) unusual warmth to touch

C) secured power cord

Policies and procedures may impact which of the following? Question 48 options: A) delivery of patient care B) ethics C) legalities D) all of the above

d

Risk Management involves: Question 36 options: A) education B) management of property loss occurrences C) clinical and non-clinical actual/potential risk D) all of the above

d

When evacuation is deemed necessary and fire or police administration is on the scene, nurses should: Question 9 options: A) Always use posted evacuation routes B) Evacuate all patients in the agency C) Evacuate all patients except those on oxygen D) Evacuate the area as directed by rescue personnel

D) Evacuate the area as directed by rescue personnel

A family member of a patient that you are caring for is angry and out of control. Theyare unhappy about the care their family member is receiving. The nursing student would: Question 50 options: A) call other family members to intervene B) call the police C) try to solve the problem alone D) call out quickly to others around to help

D) call out quickly to others around to help

The use of the patient's own electrical devices is not a safety concern. Question 12 options: True False

False

Each health care facility has unique Infection Control policies and procedures that must be followed. Question 19 options: True False

True

Notify the Radiation Safety Officer in your institution if a radiation exposure/spill occurs. Question 18 options: True False

True

Placing an appropriate shield between you and the radiation source decreases your exposure. Question 16 options: True False

True

Radioactive isotopes, radioactive implants, and portable x-rays may be sources of radiation exposure. Question 17 options: True False

True

The further the distance from the radiation source, the less likely an individual will be affected. True False

True

The use of an extension cord is an electrical safety risk. Question 13 options: True False

True

To protect a patient from microshock the nurse should nevertouch a patient and an electrical device at the same time. Question 11 options: True False

True

The duration of exposure to radiation (time) has a determining effect on an individual's side effects Question 14 options: True False

True?

The purpose of HIPAA regulations is to: Question 53 options: A) handle protected health information in a proper fashion B) eliminate the transmission of patient records C) reduce the number of health plans who receive protected health information D) increase the availability of all health information

a

The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is: Question 26 options: A) to prevent occupational exposure to blood and body fluids B) to protect patients from infected employees

a

Which statement most accurately reflects best practice as it relates to pain management? Question 49 options: A) all patients should have their pain assessed and managed in a timely manner B) all elderly patients should be assessed every four hours in relation to pain status C) all patients should receive information on pain management on admission D) all pediatric patients should have a parent present when pain medications are administered

a

An uncooperative and unprofessional health care environment includes: (choose all that apply) Question 51 options: A) Disrupting others B) creating a supportive environment C) compromising client care D) providing a safe enviornment E) singling out specific staff and disciplining them publicly at the nurse's station

a, c, e

The American Red Cross, responding to a natural disaster in the Kansas City area, seeks to notify a patient's next of kin of the patient's condition. Can you provide this information to the American Red Cross without an authorization? Question 55 options: A) Yes B) No

a?

A "Time-out" is performed before starting a procedure and includes: Question 60 options: A) standardized fashion of stopping to verify before procedures done by team members B) identifying correct patient, correct site, and procedure to be done C) only being done for one procedure D) nonverbal communication between team members

b

A minor is concerned about the possibility of having contracted sexually transmitted disease and requests to have a private conversation with the physician. Can the parent receive documentation related to this discussion at a later date without authorization of the minor? Question 54 options: A) Yes B) No

b

Emily Browning has been coughing for over a month. She has been losing weight even though she hasn't beenon a weight loss diet. She denies any night sweats but did mention she volunteered at a reservation in Alaskalast year giving vaccinations. Mark, her nurse, is concerned she may have Tuberculosis and shares his assessmentwith Emily's physician. Mark's patient is placed on airborne precautions while she is assessed for active TB. What personal protective equipment (PPE) should Mark use to care for Emily? Question 29 options: A) mask and eye protection B) OSHA approved respiratory device C) gown D) gloves

b

Patient, personnel and financial information are considered: Question 39 options: A) confidential information to be shared with any agency personnel requesting information B) confidential information and should be shared only with authorized individuals C) public information D) confidential information to be shared only through computer screen viewing

b

Sarah was working in the outpatient clinic area. One patient came in with an upset stomach. During her assessment the patient began vomiting. Sarah gave the patient an emesis basin. She measured the contents and emptied the emesis basin several times during the patient's visit. Question 31 (1 point) If this patient was known to be infected with a blood borne pathogen,would Sarah's personal protective equipment be different? Question 31 options: A) Yes B) No

b

What is the "Speak-up" initiative? Question 59 options: A) physicians speaking up for patients B) patients speak up for advice or concerns about their own health care C) nurses speak up to physicians if they have a concern D) family members speaking up for patients

b

Which of the following utility interruptions could pose the most immediate threat to a patient? Question 46 options: A) "tube" or internal transmittal system B) medical gases C) communications system D) heating system

b

ISBARR stands for: Question 58 options: A) identify students beginning assessment, recommendations, record B) integrate, standardize, background info, attitudes, records C) identify, situation, background, assessment, recommendations, read back D) patient safety begins at response

c

It is appropriate to use alcohol-based cleansers (i.e. hand sanitizers) for the following: Question 27 options: A) it is never permissible to use alcohol-based cleansers B) to remove blood from the hands C) there is no visible soiling of the hands and isolation is not ordered D) the patient is in contact isolation

c

Security incidents related to electronic medical records must be reported to: Question 41 options: A) HELP desk B) Facility Information Security Officer C) Chief Nursing Officer D) CEO

b?

During a disaster, communication to the public from the health care agency via the media should be initiated by: Question 42 options: A) students selected by supervisory personnel B) victims of the disaster C) agency media department D) faculty working with students

c

Computer driven nursing documentation systems are used for all but which one of the following reasons? Question 40 options: A) inpatient care planning B) discharge care planning C) patient outcomes D) patient surveys

d

An example of a microorganism is: Question 25 options: A) bacteria B) virus C) fungus D) protozoan E) all of the above

e

Ethical behavior for a health care provider is solely determined by an agency's policies and procedures. Question 47 options: True False

f

If I sneeze and cover my nose and mouth with my hands,I don't need to wash my hands because I haven't spread germs. Question 22 options:TrueFalse

f

It is not necessary to wash your hands after you remove gloves. Question 21 options:TrueFalse

f

The transmission of identifiable patient information viasocial media is permissible if there is a medical emergency. Question 62 options:TrueFalse

f

The "Do Not Use" abbreviation list may be used by health care facilities but is not a requirement. Question 57 options:TrueFalse

f?

The following indicators are used in health care agencies to identify actual and potential risk sources: Question 37 (1 point) Information from customer surveys. Question 37 options:TrueFalse

t

The following indicators are used in health care agencies to identify actual and potential risk sources: Question 38 (1 point) Incident reports. Question 38 options:TrueFalse

t

The primary goal of the implementation of the Joint Commission national standards for patient safety and medication error reduction is to improve patient safety, reduce risk to patients and families, and to encourage recognition and acknowledgement of risks and potential medical/health errors. Question 56 options:TrueFalse

t

1. D O A patients, code blue patients, transported to the morgue. 2. Persons most severely injured, who will likely need majorsurgery capability and hospitalization in an ICU bed. 3. Persons with significant injuries that require quick attention to prevent thecondition from worsening and who may require hospitalization after treatment. 4. Persons who are "walking wounded," have non-life threateninginjuries which must eventually be treated to restore the patient'snormal functioning, and who may not require hospitalization.

red:2 yellow: 3 green: 4 black: 1

Frequent and thorough hand washing is the best way to prevent the transmission of infectious organisms. Question 20 options:TrueFalse

t

Standard/Universal Precautions are used to prevent contact with the blood and body fluids of every patient. Question 23 options:TrueFalse

t