DFHC Quiz 1

An injury resulting from a medical intervention and not due to the underlying condition of a patient is called a(n):

Adverse event

What kinds of needles can cause needlestick injuries?

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the four diseases most likely to occur as a result of bioterrorism?

Chickenpox

Which of the following is NOT included in the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and Recommendations?

Compliance with body mechanics guidelines

Select the correct response for standard codes the emergency events:

Fire-red; tornado-black; cardiac arrest-blue; missing or abducted infant-pink; disaster-yellow

A nursing student's role in the event of a disaster is:

Follow instructions of the nursing staff

Which of the following statements about electrical safety is NOT true?

It is okay to use "cheater" plugs or break off the ground on a three-prong plug

Which of the following is NOT found on an MSDS:

Location of the product

What must occur if you are stuck by a needle during a clinical?

Report the injury to your instructor so that you receive appropriate follow-up care

When responding to a fire a acronym RACE stands for:

Rescue, alert, confine, extinguish

When responding to a fire the acronym RCAF stand for:

Rescue, confine, alert, fight

Unanticipated death, infant abduction, rape of a patient, major permanent loss of function, and hemolytic transfusion reaction are all examples of a(n):

Sentinel event

If you find a suspicious item, the item and/or the area should be left untouched, doors closed to prevent others from entering the area, hands or exposed areas washed with soap and water, and notify your supervisor and instructor immediately.

True

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable response when patient care equipment is known or suspected of being unsafe or not functioning properly?

Unplug the equipment and leave it in the patient's room