Chapter 03: Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Chapter 03: Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following is/are a potential area of risk to patients receiving respiratory care?

ANS:  C

The key areas of potential risk are (1) patient movement and ambulation, (2) electrical hazards, and (3) fire hazards.

DIF:    Recall             REF:   p. 42              OBJ:   2| 3

2. Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?

ANS:  A

Note that the correct technique calls for a straight spine and use of the leg muscles to lift the object.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 42              OBJ:   1

3. Which of the following factors are most critical in determining when a patient can be ambulated?
4. willingness of patient
5. stability of vital signs
6. absence of severe pain

ANS:  A

Ambulation should begin as soon as the patient is physiologically stable and free of severe pain.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 42              OBJ:   2

4. Which of the following statements is false about patient ambulation?

ANS:  D

Place all equipment (e.g., intravenous [IV] equipment, nasogastric tube, surgical drainage tubes) close to the patient to prevent dislodging during ambulation.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 42              OBJ:   2

5. Which of the following parameters should be monitored during ambulation?
6. skin color
7. breathing rate and effort
8. level of consciousness
9. urine output

ANS:  C

Skin color, breathing rate and effort, and level of consciousness provide clues to how well the patient is tolerating ambulation.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 43              OBJ:   2