BSN 225 Safety Questions and Answers New (2024/2025) Solved 100% Correct

Question 1 of 11 The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient who is on bed rest after hip surgery for an injury sustained from a fall at home. The patient has a history of diabetes and ongoing dementia. Upon assessment, the nurse notes an intravenous (IV) infusion, a nasogastric tube, and a urinary drainage catheter. According to the Morse Fall Scale, what is the patient's total score? - 75 The patient is a high risk for falls: History of falling—25; Secondary diagnosis—15; Ambulatory aid—0; IV/heparin lock—20; Gait/transferring—0; Mental status—15 = 75 points. Question 1 of 3 A fire prevention plan must include changing batteries in smoke alarms (detectors) at least every 6 months. - 6 Question 1 of 3 Which member of the interprofessional team would the nurse consult to evaluate a patient for safe performance of activities of daily living (ADLs)? Social worker Physical therapist Occupational therapist Unlicensed assistive personnel - Occupational therapist The occupational therapist evaluates the patient for safe performance of ADLs. Question 1 of 5 Which cues would the nurse use to determine a patient's safety needs? Select all that apply. Subjective data related to the patient's symptoms Patient's family history Subjective information about the patient's chief complaintPatient's history of exposures to environmental hazards Objective assessment focused on the affected body systems - Subjective data related to the patient's symptoms Subjective information about the patient's chief complaint Patient's history of exposures to environmental hazards Objective assessment focused on the affected body systems Question 10 of 11 The nurse is admitting a patient who is a fall risk. Which room will the nurse assign? Room at the end of the hallway Room nearest the nurses' station Double room with a roommate Room in the middle of the hallway - Room nearest the nurses' station This room is appropriate because nursing staff can more closely monitor this patient. Question 11 of 11 The nurse is evaluating a patient's understanding of home safety measures. Which patient response indicates that teaching has been effective? "I checked my floorboards to make sure they are even." "I only need to use my cane when I leave the house." "I don't like night-lights because they keep me awake." "I throw my used diabetic needles into a soda can when I am done with them." - "I checked my floorboards to make sure they are even." Checking the floorboards for evenness is an appropriate safety measure as this reduces the risk for falls and does not indicate the patient needs further education. Question 2 of 11 The nurse is asking the patient a series of questions about the patient's activities of daily living. The patient asks the nurse why that information is important. Which nursing response is appropriate? "The answers to these questions will help us determine if you need any assistance at home.""This information will help your health care provider determine if you need to be placed in a skilled nursing facility." "The questions are designed to get you to think about going home from the hospital." "This is part of our regular patient assessment form that we must complete." - "The answers to these questions will help us determine if you need any assistance at home." The purpose of the questions is to assess the patient's need for assistance at home and ensure the patient's safety. Question 2 of 3 Many hospitals use the acronym RACE to describe emergency fire response. Which terms stand for the letters in RACE? Rescue, Advise, Comfort, Expedite Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish Restrain, Action, Continue, Emergency Resuscitate, Action, Control, Emergency - Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish