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You discover a fire in a patient's room. You should try to put out the fire before removing the patient. - True Fire doors and partitions help contain fires and decrease the need for patient evacutuation. - True A water extinguisher is always the best choice for fires involving wood, cloth, paper or plastic. - False The Life Safety Code (LSC) requires that: - All of these are requirements of the LSC A fire has broken out. You have been given orders to begin evacuation of your unit. Which...

A patient admitted to the ICU has been diagnosed with blunt abdominal trauma following an altercation. Upon assessment, the patient reports severe pain. Further assessment includes Cullen's sign, Grey Turner's sign, and rigid abdomen despite nasogastric tube placement for decompression. The patient is most likely experiencing: - Hemorrhage A patient is experiencing a cardiogenic shock. The nurse understands the goal of treatment focuses on increasing the: - Cardiac Output The patient...

Which of the following is a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Use of alcohol-based hand rubs for routine hand hygiene Which of the following is an example of an engineering control to limit exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Safety needles If you are exposed to a patient's blood or OPIM, immediately _____________. - wash the exposed area In the general public, bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child transmi...

Which of the following is a work practice control used to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Use of alcohol-based hand rubs for routine hand hygiene Which of the following is an example of an engineering control to limit exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Safety needles If you are exposed to a patient's blood or OPIM, immediately _____________. - wash the exposed area In the general public, bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child transmi...

NIMS - National Incident Management System Purpose of NIMS - gov't plan for making sure all emergency responders work together Mustard gas is a type of ______ weapon. - chemical incident command team - A team made up of hospital staff and administration coordinates a hospital's disaster response responsibility of the Joint Information System - Ensuring that the public is informed of events If used in a terrorist attack, anthrax is a type of ____ weapon. - biological responsibility o...

Which of the following is included in four basic concepts of medical ethics? (Select all that apply.) - Select all that apply - Beneficence - Non-maleficence - Loyalty privileges - - Beneficence - Non-maleficence The four basic concepts of medical ethics are beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for patient autonomy, and justice. Which of the following scenarios would warrant the use of restraint? - Amelia needs antibiotics to treat a contagious respiratory infection. She is tired of w...

03) Emergency Department Personnel Responsibilities. EMTALA specifically prohibits delaying a medical screening examination due to . - B. the patient's ability to pay, diagnosis, race, color, national origin or disability EMTALA permits contacting the patient's regular physician for information relevant to treating the patient. However, this cannot delay a medical screening examination (MSE) and stabilizing treatment. What else is permitted, as long it does not delay an MSE or stabili...

According to NIOSH, back injuries cost American companies an annual twenty billion dollars in workers' compensation. - True You think you might have injured your back while assisting with a patient transfer. You should: - Report the injury to your supervisor immediately. ___________ act as shock absorbers by ___________ when bearing weight. - discs; compressing Which of the following is not a function of the spine? - To protect internal organs The basic principles for lifting objects tr...

Hospitals are obliged to respect a patient's right to all of the following EXCEPT: - There are no exceptions; all statements are true. The use of restraints is permitted when: - A medical order has been issued to restrain the patient. Care of a competent, communicative patient must always be based on the presence of an advance directive in the chart or decisions listed in the directive. - Living wills and durable powers of attorney are examples of: - Advance directives The provisions o...

Culturally competent care: - Is a concept that developed in the early 1960s The CLAS Standards: - Contain federal mandates for care Which of the following is NOT one of the three themes found in the CLAS Standards? - Cultural Awareness and Language Access Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to culturally competent care? - Cultural encounters A recent study showed that what percent of American nurses are white? - 87% "Natural materialism" is a basic premise of which ex...

OSHA requires all of the following except: - Hallway must have an adequate amount of light Slips happen because of friction between the walking surface and the persons feet. Friction causes the feet to slide too far out from under the bodies center of balance. This results in a loss of balance and a possible fall - False Spotting the fall is a safe falling technique that can: - All of these are correct OSHA standards require: - Keeping both hands on the ladder when climbing up or down A co...

______________ protect healthcare workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. - Standard Precautions Projectile effects are a hazard in __________________? - MRI fields An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) includes ___________________. - staff responsibilities To prevent patients from electrical shock or injury, the best practice is to ____________. - place all equipment at a distance from the patient Which practice is the safest way to sit at a desk while typing on the computer? - Keep t...

According to the Joint Commission: - Pain management is a patient right. Different types of pain scales are used to determine the intensity of patient pain. If a patient is asked to point to the happy or sad image that shows his or her level of hurt, the pain scale being used is: - FACES scale The clinician should ask the patient about type, cause, and intensity of pain as part of the: - Baseline pain assessment Choose the true statement about the benefit of pain management: - Pain managem...

According to the Joint Commission: - Pain management is a patient right. Different types of pain scales are used to determine the intensity of patient pain. If a patient is asked to point to the happy or sad image that shows his or her level of hurt, the pain scale being used is: - FACES scale The clinician should ask the patient about type, cause, and intensity of pain as part of the: - Baseline pain assessment Choose the true statement about the benefit of pain management: - Pain managem...

What is a possible penalty for violating the AKBS? - Exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid Which of the following is a key law for regulating the healthcare industry? - Federal False Claims Act What is one result of an effective corporate compliance program in a healthcare facility? - A more efficient use of taxpayer money Which of the following is one component of an effective compliance program? - Internal auditing and monitoring What is the focus of the Red Flags Rule? - Identity theft ...

The major reason for the increased rate of HAI in recent decades is: - Antibiotic-resistant infections have become more common. A good infection control program can provide protection against HAIs for: - All of the above For routine hand hygiene in most clinical situations, the CDC recommends: - Plain soap and water When you report an occupational exposure to a patient's blood, who is/are responsible for making sure you receive appropriate follow-up? - Your facility Under Standard Preca...

Wear gloves and a gown whenever you enter a patient's room if the patient is on: - Contact Precautions In the healthcare setting, gloves must be worn when there is a risk of exposure to blood or: - When working with a patient on Contact Precautions Airborne Precautions are used if a patient has an infection caused by: - Tuberculosis An employer must provide workers with PPE: - An employer must provide workers with PPE: A gown is most likely to be needed as PPE in: - An operating room I...

Wear gloves and a gown whenever you enter a patient's room if the patient is on: - Contact Precautions In the healthcare setting, gloves must be worn when there is a risk of exposure to blood or: - When working with a patient on Contact Precautions Airborne Precautions are used if a patient has an infection caused by: - Tuberculosis An employer must provide workers with PPE: - An employer must provide workers with PPE: A gown is most likely to be needed as PPE in: - An operating room I...

To protect against both biological and chemical hazards: - Wash skin immediately and thoroughly if contact occurs SDS sheets contain all of the following information, EXCEPT: - History of discovery It is necessary to wash your hands after removing your gloves when working with hazardous chemicals, blood, or body fluids. - True WAGs can cause which of the following? - Headaches Physical hazards include which of the following? - Damaged electrical equipment is a physical hazard. The hazard ...

Bloodborne diseases are most commonly spread through mother-to-child transmission, unprotected sex, and: - Sharing drug needles Which of the following describes proper use of PPE to safeguard against exposure to bloodborne pathogens? - Wear gloves when drawing blood. If you are exposed to a bloodborne pathogen while at work, your employer must offer you post-exposure evaluation and follow-up. Which of the following statements correctly describes what will happen during this post-exposure f...