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NU 301 Exam 1 Questions With Correct
Answers 100% Verified.
When should safety rounds be performed and who should they be performed by? -
Answer✔performed every 2 hours by the nurse or during every nurse-pt interaction; MUST
DOCUMENT
most frequent safety issues - Answer✔-wrong site surgery
-falls
-hospital readmissions
-diagnostic error
-medication error
ways to ensure safety in health care organizations - Answer✔-performance improvement
-risk management and safety reports
-use of current reliable technology
-EBP
-safe work environment
-adequate staff education (ex. ways to prevent back injury)
quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN) competency - Answer✔minimizes risk of harm
to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance
why was the QSEN project developed? - Answer✔to meet the challenge of preparing future
nurses who will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the
quality and safety of the health care systems within which they work
what are ways to maintain a safe environment for our patients? - Answer✔-good lighting
-no obstacles (rugs, cords, clutter)
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-bathroom hazards (shower chair/rail)
-bed in lowest position, side rails up, bed wheels locked, & call light within reach
-non skid socks
what is priority for maintaining a safe work environment? - Answer✔performing a fall risk
assessment
cardinal safety concerns - Answer✔-HAND WASHING
-immunizations
-safe handling of sharps
-proper disposal of hazardous waste (ex. red bag = blood or infectious body secretions ---> dirty
utility)
what is the number one indicator related to pt safety that could be improved by nurses? -
Answer✔risk for falls
what are some assessment techniques to implement for risks? - Answer✔-use of side rails for
fall risks
-ID the patient and triple check the correct meds are going to the correct patient before giving
meds
what are the three checks before giving a pt meds? - Answer✔1. when you get meds out pyxis
2. scan arm band upon entering room
3. ask pt name and DOB before administering meds
seizure first aid - Answer✔-safe side rails up
-clear area of all hard/sharp objects
-ease person to floor and put something soft under head
-remove eyeglasses and loosen tie
-time seizure with watch (5 mins = BIG DEAL)
-do not stop convulsions
-do not put anything into the person's mouth
restraint - Answer✔a human, chemical, or physical device that limits an individuals movement
an order for a restraint must include - Answer✔reason, type, how long to use
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NU 301 Exam 1 Questions With Correct
Answers 100% Verified.
When should safety rounds be performed and who should they be performed by? -
Answer✔performed every 2 hours by the nurse or during every nurse-pt interaction; MUST
DOCUMENT
most frequent safety issues - Answer✔-wrong site surgery
-falls
-hospital readmissions
-diagnostic error
-medication error
ways to ensure safety in health care organizations - Answer✔-performance improvement
-risk management and safety reports
-use of current reliable technology
-EBP
-safe work environment
-adequate staff education (ex. ways to prevent back injury)
quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN) competency - Answer✔minimizes risk of harm
to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance
why was the QSEN project developed? - Answer✔to meet the challenge of preparing future
nurses who will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the
quality and safety of the health care systems within which they work
what are ways to maintain a safe environment for our patients? - Answer✔-good lighting
-no obstacles (rugs, cords, clutter)
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-bathroom hazards (shower chair/rail)
-bed in lowest position, side rails up, bed wheels locked, & call light within reach
-non skid socks
what is priority for maintaining a safe work environment? - Answer✔performing a fall risk
assessment
cardinal safety concerns - Answer✔-HAND WASHING
-immunizations
-safe handling of sharps
-proper disposal of hazardous waste (ex. red bag = blood or infectious body secretions ---> dirty
utility)
what is the number one indicator related to pt safety that could be improved by nurses? -
Answer✔risk for falls
what are some assessment techniques to implement for risks? - Answer✔-use of side rails for
fall risks
-ID the patient and triple check the correct meds are going to the correct patient before giving
meds
what are the three checks before giving a pt meds? - Answer✔1. when you get meds out pyxis
2. scan arm band upon entering room
3. ask pt name and DOB before administering meds
seizure first aid - Answer✔-safe side rails up
-clear area of all hard/sharp objects
-ease person to floor and put something soft under head
-remove eyeglasses and loosen tie
-time seizure with watch (5 mins = BIG DEAL)
-do not stop convulsions
-do not put anything into the person's mouth
restraint - Answer✔a human, chemical, or physical device that limits an individuals movement
an order for a restraint must include - Answer✔reason, type, how long to use
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