Chapter 14: Safety

Chapter 14: Safety

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse manager clarifies that “safe hospital environment” implies that in the hospital setting people will be free from:

ANS:   C

A safe environment implies freedom from injury.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    Page 343         OBJ:    5

TOP:    Safety             KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

2. To decrease the risk for injury to the patient, the nurse determines if the patient:

ANS:   B

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

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

TOP:    Safety             KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

3. To decrease the risk for falls, the nurse holds frequent in-services to ensure that staff has competent skills for:

ANS:   C

The majority of patient falls occur during transfer.

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

TOP:    Falls                KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

4. An important safety precaution the home health nurse teaches parents to prevent burns to small children is to:

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:    4

TOP:    Safety             KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment