Standard Hospital Student Orientation & HIPPA Certificate Exam - Q & A

Standard Hospital Student Orientation & HIPPA Certificate Exam - Q & A Select the correct response describing Plain Language Codes: a. Establishes a common language and communication system understood by staff, patients and visitors b. Describes situation c. Actions to be taken do not change d. All of the above A student's role in the event of a disaster is a. Stay with assigned patient b. Immediately leave the hospital to return home c. Follow instructions of the facility staff d. Report to the school When responding to a fire the acronym RCAF stands for: a. react, calm, action, fast b. rescue, caution, aid, fast c. rescue, confine, alert, fight d. race, close, act, flee When responding to a fire the acronym RACE stands for: a. rescue, alert, confine, extinguish b. react, aid, clam, exit c. rapid, action, caution, evacuate d. race, act, call, exit Which of the following statements about electrical safety is NOT true? a. A level of electricity that may be safe for a hospital worker may be very dangerous for a patient. b. All electrical patient care equipment should have a dated inspection sticker. c. If extension cords must be used, only heavy-duty approved cords may be used. d. It is okay to use "cheater" plugs or break off the ground on a three-pronged plug. Which of the following is NOT found on an SDS? a. manufacturer name b. precautions for safe use c. first aid procedures d. location of the product Which of the following is NOT one of the four diseases most likely to occur as a result of bioterrorism? a. Anthrax b. Chickenpox c. Plague d. Botulism Indicate whether the following statement about bioterrorism is TRUE or FALSE: 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 you supervisor and instructor immediately. a. True b. False An injury resulting from a medical intervention and not due to the underlying condition of a patient is called a(n): a. Sentinel event b. Error c. Adverse event d. Incident Unanticipated death, infant abduction, rape of a patient, major permanent loss of function, and hemolytic transfusion reaction are all examples of a(n): a. Sentinel event b. Error c. Adverse event d. Incident Which of the following is NOT an acceptable response when patient care equipment is known or suspected of being unsafe or not functioning properly? a. remove equipment from immediate work area b. place a "DO NOT USE" sign on the equipment c. contact the unit supervisor immediately d. unplug the equipment and leave it in the patient's room What kinds of needles can cause needlestick injuries? a. Hypodermic needles b. Blood collection needles c. Suture needles d. Needles used in IV delivery systems e. All of the above