OCC Nursing 1 Exam 1
What is Aseptic Technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing actions that prevent
the spread of pathogens to patients and break the chain of infection
What is Medical Asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Areas are considered
contaminated if they bear or are suspected of bearing pathogens.
What is Surgical Asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Areas are considered
contaminated if they are touched by any object that is not sterile.
What factors increase the risk of error? - CORRECT ANSWER-Limited Short Term
Memory
Being Late or In A Hurry
Limited Ability To Multi Task
Interruptions
Stress
Fatigue and Other Psychological Factors
Environmental Stimuli
Name work environment risks for error? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inconsistent
staffing levels
Long Work Hours
Nursing Work Processes
Ineffective Nurse Work Processes
Physical Design of the Work Place
What are human risks for falls? - CORRECT ANSWER-Low Blood Pressure
Unsteady Gait
Poor Vision
Altered Mental Status
Name Environmental risks for falls. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lighting
Objects on Floor
Stairs
Furniture
Inappropriate Bathroom Equipment
Name Fall Prevention Measures - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain/Encourage the Use
of Bathroom Grab Bars and Assistive Railings in Halls.
Provide and Encourage the use of Nonskid Footwear
Keep Environment Tidy to Avoid Risk, Clear Furniture Out of the Way.
A Fall Risk Assessment Must be Performed on Admission
, Use Bed or Chair Alarms
What is Important to remember about Fire Safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-RACE -
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Know Where the Alarms and Extinguishers Are
Know the Evacuation Routes
Patients Come First
What do you do if you hear the fire alarm and see flashing lights? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Listen for "Code Red"
Close all doors
Remain alert and await further instructions
DO NOT EVACUATE unless instructed
May resume normal activities when: alarm and lights stop - you hear all clear
What is a restraint? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a physical device used to limit a
patient's movement.
Name types of restraints. - CORRECT ANSWER-All 4 bed siderails up
Wrist/Ankle cuffs
Vest or Jacket
Medications
What are the Joint Commission National Safety Goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify Patients Correctly
Improve Staff Communication
Use Medicines Safely
Use Alarms Safely
Prevent Infection
Identify Patient Safety Risks
Prevent Mistakes in Surgery
What are factors that affect patient safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age and
Development
Lifestyle
Mobility and Health Status
Sensory Perceptual Alteration
Cognitive Awareness
Emotional State
Ability to Communicate
Safety Awareness
Environmental Factors
What are hazard associated with restraints? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased
Possibility to Serious Injury
What is Aseptic Technique? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing actions that prevent
the spread of pathogens to patients and break the chain of infection
What is Medical Asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Areas are considered
contaminated if they bear or are suspected of bearing pathogens.
What is Surgical Asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Areas are considered
contaminated if they are touched by any object that is not sterile.
What factors increase the risk of error? - CORRECT ANSWER-Limited Short Term
Memory
Being Late or In A Hurry
Limited Ability To Multi Task
Interruptions
Stress
Fatigue and Other Psychological Factors
Environmental Stimuli
Name work environment risks for error? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inconsistent
staffing levels
Long Work Hours
Nursing Work Processes
Ineffective Nurse Work Processes
Physical Design of the Work Place
What are human risks for falls? - CORRECT ANSWER-Low Blood Pressure
Unsteady Gait
Poor Vision
Altered Mental Status
Name Environmental risks for falls. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lighting
Objects on Floor
Stairs
Furniture
Inappropriate Bathroom Equipment
Name Fall Prevention Measures - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain/Encourage the Use
of Bathroom Grab Bars and Assistive Railings in Halls.
Provide and Encourage the use of Nonskid Footwear
Keep Environment Tidy to Avoid Risk, Clear Furniture Out of the Way.
A Fall Risk Assessment Must be Performed on Admission
, Use Bed or Chair Alarms
What is Important to remember about Fire Safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-RACE -
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate
Know Where the Alarms and Extinguishers Are
Know the Evacuation Routes
Patients Come First
What do you do if you hear the fire alarm and see flashing lights? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Listen for "Code Red"
Close all doors
Remain alert and await further instructions
DO NOT EVACUATE unless instructed
May resume normal activities when: alarm and lights stop - you hear all clear
What is a restraint? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a physical device used to limit a
patient's movement.
Name types of restraints. - CORRECT ANSWER-All 4 bed siderails up
Wrist/Ankle cuffs
Vest or Jacket
Medications
What are the Joint Commission National Safety Goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Identify Patients Correctly
Improve Staff Communication
Use Medicines Safely
Use Alarms Safely
Prevent Infection
Identify Patient Safety Risks
Prevent Mistakes in Surgery
What are factors that affect patient safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Age and
Development
Lifestyle
Mobility and Health Status
Sensory Perceptual Alteration
Cognitive Awareness
Emotional State
Ability to Communicate
Safety Awareness
Environmental Factors
What are hazard associated with restraints? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased
Possibility to Serious Injury
