NCHP Patient Safety Exam Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Which cues would the nurse use to determine a patient's safety needs? SATA
A. Subjective data related to the patient's symptoms
B. Patient's family history
C. Subjective information about the patient's chief complaint
D. Patient's history of exposures to environmental hazards
E. Objective assessment focused on the affected body systems
Answer:
A, C, D, E
To specifically assess the patient's safety risks related to health issues, which question would
the nurse ask?
A. What safety concerns do you have?
B. Have you ever had a seizure?
C. Who else lives with you?
D. Do you require assistance with bathing?
Answer:
B
Which question would the nurse ask to assess a patient's understanding of the risks of
chemicals?
A. Where do you store your household cleaners?
B. Do you know why you take your current set of medications?
C. Are separate cutting surfaces used for cutting raw fish and meats?
D. Do you have any safety concerns at home or work?
Answer:
A
Educating patients about electrical cord safety is important in preventing which specific home
safety hazard?
, A. Fire
B. Outdoor safety hazards
C. Carbon monoxide poisoning
D. Biohazards
Answer:
A
To assess the patient's risk for exposure to biohazards in the home, which question would the
nurse ask?
A. Do you have air conditioning?
B. What recreational activities do you engage in?
C. Is there adequate outside lighting?
D. Do you or does anyone in the home use hypodermic needles?
Answer:
D
Which member of the interprofessional team would the nurse consult to evaluate a patient
for safe performance of activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A. Social worker
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Unlicensed assistive personnel
Answer:
C
Which member of the interprofessional team would the nurse consult to evaluate a patient
who is a fall risk?
A. Health care provider
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Unlicensed assistive personnel
Answer:
B
Verified Correct Answers
Which cues would the nurse use to determine a patient's safety needs? SATA
A. Subjective data related to the patient's symptoms
B. Patient's family history
C. Subjective information about the patient's chief complaint
D. Patient's history of exposures to environmental hazards
E. Objective assessment focused on the affected body systems
Answer:
A, C, D, E
To specifically assess the patient's safety risks related to health issues, which question would
the nurse ask?
A. What safety concerns do you have?
B. Have you ever had a seizure?
C. Who else lives with you?
D. Do you require assistance with bathing?
Answer:
B
Which question would the nurse ask to assess a patient's understanding of the risks of
chemicals?
A. Where do you store your household cleaners?
B. Do you know why you take your current set of medications?
C. Are separate cutting surfaces used for cutting raw fish and meats?
D. Do you have any safety concerns at home or work?
Answer:
A
Educating patients about electrical cord safety is important in preventing which specific home
safety hazard?
, A. Fire
B. Outdoor safety hazards
C. Carbon monoxide poisoning
D. Biohazards
Answer:
A
To assess the patient's risk for exposure to biohazards in the home, which question would the
nurse ask?
A. Do you have air conditioning?
B. What recreational activities do you engage in?
C. Is there adequate outside lighting?
D. Do you or does anyone in the home use hypodermic needles?
Answer:
D
Which member of the interprofessional team would the nurse consult to evaluate a patient
for safe performance of activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A. Social worker
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Unlicensed assistive personnel
Answer:
C
Which member of the interprofessional team would the nurse consult to evaluate a patient
who is a fall risk?
A. Health care provider
B. Physical therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Unlicensed assistive personnel
Answer:
B
