Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 1
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1. What is the recommended action if an accident occurs in a healthcare setting?
A) Ignore it
B) Notify the patient's family
C) File an incident report according to agency policy
D) Wait for management to decide
Answer
File an incident report according to agency
Policy
2. Which of the following is a leading cause of unintentional death?
A) Heart disease
B) Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
C) Stroke
,D) Cancer
Answer
Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
3. What physiological changes can affect safety in older adults?
A) Increased muscle strength
B) Improved reflexes
C) Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
D) Enhanced sensory perception
Answer
Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
4. Which agency advocates for high-quality healthcare for all persons?
A) The Joint Commission
B) Institute of Medicine
C) American Nurses Association
D) Medicare
Answer
American Nurses Association
5. What is a key strategy to enhance patient safety according to the chapter?
A) Reducing staff training
B) Utilizing technology effectively
C) Minimizing patient involvement
D) Ignoring patient feedback
, Answer
Utilizing technology effectively
6. What is one source of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
A) Refrigerator
B) Oven
C) Air conditioner
D) Dishwasher
Answer
Oven
7. Which developmental consideration is important for providing a safe envi- ronment for preschool children?
A) Encouraging solitary play
B) Ensuring independence in all tasks
C) Creating structured environments for cooperative play
D) Allowing unrestricted access to all areas
Answer
Creating structured environ-
ments for cooperative play
8. What is the main cause of injuries during the adolescent period?
A) Sports accidents
B) Poisoning
C) Motor vehicle accidents
D) Falls
, Answer
Poisoning
9. Which of the following statements is true regarding poisoning in young children?
A) It primarily results from physical injuries.
B) It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
C) It is mostly caused by recreational drugs.
D) It has decreased over the past 20 years.
Answer
It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
10. What is a characteristic of carbon monoxide (CO)?
A) Colorful and fragrant
B) Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
C) Heavy and visible
D) Easily detectable by smell
Answer
Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
11. What are the most common burn injuries in children younger than 3 years?
A) Chemical burns
B) Electrical burns
C) Scalds from hot water, steam, and grease
D) Friction burns
Questions with Verified Answers
100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of multichoice Questions with Answers
1. What is the recommended action if an accident occurs in a healthcare setting?
A) Ignore it
B) Notify the patient's family
C) File an incident report according to agency policy
D) Wait for management to decide
Answer
File an incident report according to agency
Policy
2. Which of the following is a leading cause of unintentional death?
A) Heart disease
B) Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
C) Stroke
,D) Cancer
Answer
Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
3. What physiological changes can affect safety in older adults?
A) Increased muscle strength
B) Improved reflexes
C) Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
D) Enhanced sensory perception
Answer
Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
4. Which agency advocates for high-quality healthcare for all persons?
A) The Joint Commission
B) Institute of Medicine
C) American Nurses Association
D) Medicare
Answer
American Nurses Association
5. What is a key strategy to enhance patient safety according to the chapter?
A) Reducing staff training
B) Utilizing technology effectively
C) Minimizing patient involvement
D) Ignoring patient feedback
, Answer
Utilizing technology effectively
6. What is one source of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
A) Refrigerator
B) Oven
C) Air conditioner
D) Dishwasher
Answer
Oven
7. Which developmental consideration is important for providing a safe envi- ronment for preschool children?
A) Encouraging solitary play
B) Ensuring independence in all tasks
C) Creating structured environments for cooperative play
D) Allowing unrestricted access to all areas
Answer
Creating structured environ-
ments for cooperative play
8. What is the main cause of injuries during the adolescent period?
A) Sports accidents
B) Poisoning
C) Motor vehicle accidents
D) Falls
, Answer
Poisoning
9. Which of the following statements is true regarding poisoning in young children?
A) It primarily results from physical injuries.
B) It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
C) It is mostly caused by recreational drugs.
D) It has decreased over the past 20 years.
Answer
It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
10. What is a characteristic of carbon monoxide (CO)?
A) Colorful and fragrant
B) Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
C) Heavy and visible
D) Easily detectable by smell
Answer
Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
11. What are the most common burn injuries in children younger than 3 years?
A) Chemical burns
B) Electrical burns
C) Scalds from hot water, steam, and grease
D) Friction burns
