Chapter 10: Safety

Foundations of Nursing 7th Edition By Kim Cooper- Kelly Gosnell

$2.99

Chapter 10: Safety

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The nurse manager is providing an in-service regarding a “safe hospital environment.” What will this education mainly focus on preventing?
a. Falls
b. Exposure to contaminants
c. Injury
d. Electrical hazard

 

 

ANS:  C

A safe environment implies freedom from injury.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 343        OBJ:   6

TOP:   Safety            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What is important for the nurse to determine in order to decrease the risk for injury to a patient?
a. If patient can read English
b. If patient is left-handed
c. If patient is able to eat unassisted
d. If patient can dress independently

 

 

ANS:  B

A left-handed patient will twist to accommodate, which places them at risk for injury.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 354        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Safety            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What skills should health care workers frequently attend in-services about to ensure that staff has competent skills and risk for falls can be decreased?
a. Bathing
b. Feeding
c. Transferring
d. Ambulating

 

 

ANS:  C

The majority of patient falls occur during transfer.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 344        OBJ:   3

TOP:   Falls               KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children?
a. Never leave them unattended
b. Turn pot handles on stoves away from reach
c. Turn hot water on first when filling the bathtub
d. Keep side rails up on the crib

 

 

ANS:  B

To protect infants and children from burns, turn the pot handles on stoves away from the child’s reach.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 346        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Safety            KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

Additional information

Add Review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *