Chapter 25 Review Questions

2. The nurse demonstrates proper use of a fire extinguisher by taking which action first?

b. Pull the pin

9. Which of the following interventions by the nurse addresses a National Patient Safety Goal as indicated by The Joint Commission?

b. Answer patient call alarms in a timely manner.

10. The nurse is providing discharge instructions on ways to prevent falls at home. Which of the following guidelines are helpful in preventing falls? (Select all that apply.)

b. Remove rugs that can slip; use rubber mats instead. c. Use your walker or cane even if only moving short distances. e. Put frequently used items in easy-to-reach places. f. Use handrails when available.

4. What actions should be taken when caring for an 80-year-old postoperative patient with a history of Parkinson's disease?

d. Include hourly rounding in the plan of care.

5. The nurse is caring for a patient requiring parenteral anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maximize patient safety? (Select all that apply.)

a. Double-check order and dosage with another RN. b. Administer medication using a smart IV infusion pump.

8. A patient is being discharged and several previous medications are being discontinued. The patient asks the nurse what she should do with unused medications. The nurse demonstrates knowledge of proper disposal of medications by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Encouraging the patient to use a drug take-back location if available b. Telling the patient to check the label and, if approved, flush the medication down the toilet d. Teaching the patient to add coffee grounds to the medication, put in a sealed bag, and dispose in the trash

1. Which action should be taken when attempting to decrease falls in the hospital setting?

a. Lower the height of the bed and the bottom two side rails before leaving the room.

6. The nurse implements the necessary safety precautions in an environment for a patient by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Place bed in lowest position with brakes locked. b. Put both upper side rails up while patients are in bed. c. Move personal belongings within reach.

7. The nurse would understand the need for further safety education when a parent makes which of the following statements?

c. "My 2-month-old sleeps the longest when I put him in his crib on his stomach."

3. A nurse is assessing a patient in restraints. The nurse observes correct use of restraints by checking which of the following?

d. Restraint is secured to the bedframe.