Safety Guidelines and Regulations Quiz 2022/2023

Being legally responsible for causing harm is Liability Failure to take reasonable care of steps to prevent loss or injury to another person is Medical negligence Which of the following signs indicates biohazardous materials are present? D Which of the following are internal factors that affect patient safety? All of the above _________ is when a licensed professional fails to provide services per the standards set by the governing body, subsequently causing harm to the patient Medical malpractice When greeting a patient, you should first address any concerns they may have False Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing safety standards in the workplace? OSHA What should a health care worker do immediately after a safety violation occurs? ... Which of the following describes quality? Focuses on efficient, effective, purposeful care in a timely manner What is a regulation? A rule made and maintained by an authority In what type of setting should a health care worker interview a victim of an accident? In a private, confidential setting When should an incident be reported and to whom? Immediately to a supervisor What is one of the responsibilities of health care regulatory agencies? Providing information about industry change Which two pieces of information should be used to identify a patient? Name and birth date Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting and advancing public health? FDA Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting human health and the environment? EPA Jerry has greeted and identified his patient. Now he needs to change the dressing on a wound. What should he do next? Explain the procedure to the patient