Question 1

When using a fire extinguisher,aim high to put out the fire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a major cause of fire?

Accepted Answer

A) improper waste disposal 
B) misuse of electricity 
C) smoking and matches 
D) all of the above 
A) improper waste disposal 
B) misuse of electricity 
C) smoking and matches 
D) all of the above

Question 3

Alternatives to restraints do NOT need to be tried for clients who are postoperative or confused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When de-escalating a patient situation,always talk to the group in a loud tone of voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is NOT necessary to fill out an incident report when you find an unsafe patient
situation.Just fix it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cues that indicate a client's behaviour may be escalating can include the following:

Accepted Answer

A) slow breathing 
B) ability to understand and follow directions 
C) ability to redirect attention 
D) still posture 
A) slow breathing 
B) ability to understand and follow directions 
C) ability to redirect attention 
D) still posture

Question 7

For a patient on oxygen therapy,it is important to check which areas for skin breakdown?

Accepted Answer

A) the chest 
B) the fingers 
C) the nostrils 
D) all of the above 
A) the chest 
B) the fingers 
C) the nostrils 
D) all of the above

Question 8

All of the following are alternatives to restraints EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) hand hygiene 
B) frequent toileting 
C) distraction techniques 
D) bed alarm 
A) hand hygiene 
B) frequent toileting 
C) distraction techniques 
D) bed alarm

Question 9

When walking in hallways

Accepted Answer

A) stay near the middle of the hall. 
B) keep to the right. 
C) keep to the left. 
D) stay close to the walls. 
A) stay near the middle of the hall. 
B) keep to the right. 
C) keep to the left. 
D) stay close to the walls.

Question 10

When transferring a patient,wheels should be locked on beds,stretchers,and shower
chairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You may use frayed electrical cords after taping the cords.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Disaster plans are reviewed annually by health-care employers and practised in drills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The major causes of fires in health care institutions include smoking and defects in heating systems,but NOT the misuse of electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You are caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen.Which of the following guidelines should be followed?

Accepted Answer

A) Place a NO SMOKING sign on the door of the patient's room. 
B) Keep the oxygen tubing free of kinks. 
C) Monitor any electrical devices in the patient's room 
D) all of the above 
A) Place a NO SMOKING sign on the door of the patient's room. 
B) Keep the oxygen tubing free of kinks. 
C) Monitor any electrical devices in the patient's room 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Disaster drills help prepare the personal care provider to do the following:

Accepted Answer

A) evacuate clients safely 
B) work independently to provide as safe an environment as possible 
C) provide emergency care to everyone 
D) ignore where there are gaps or problems in the plan 
A) evacuate clients safely 
B) work independently to provide as safe an environment as possible 
C) provide emergency care to everyone 
D) ignore where there are gaps or problems in the plan

Question 16

Three elements necessary to start a fire are fuel,oxygen,and heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a disaster occurs or is likely to occur,nurses need to know their community's or facility's disaster plan

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When restraints are being used

Accepted Answer

A) treat patients of all ages with respect. 
B) untie the restraints every four hours. 
C) keep the patient in a sitting position. 
D) check the patient every two hours. 
A) treat patients of all ages with respect. 
B) untie the restraints every four hours. 
C) keep the patient in a sitting position. 
D) check the patient every two hours.

Question 19

Restraints may be used whenever you think they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alternates to restraints include:

Accepted Answer

A) keeping the client in his room to prevent agitation 
B) repositioning the client for comfort 
C) avoid involving family members 
D) keeping tubes such as catheters and IV's in for as long as possible 
A) keeping the client in his room to prevent agitation 
B) repositioning the client for comfort 
C) avoid involving family members 
D) keeping tubes such as catheters and IV's in for as long as possible

Exam 7: Safety

When using a fire extinguisher,aim high to put out the fire.

Which of the following is a major cause of fire?

Alternatives to restraints do NOT need to be tried for clients who are postoperative or confused.

When de-escalating a patient situation,always talk to the group in a loud tone of voice.

It is NOT necessary to fill out an incident report when you find an unsafe patient situation.Just fix it.

Cues that indicate a client's behaviour may be escalating can include the following:

For a patient on oxygen therapy,it is important to check which areas for skin breakdown?

All of the following are alternatives to restraints EXCEPT:

When walking in hallways

When transferring a patient,wheels should be locked on beds,stretchers,and shower chairs.

You may use frayed electrical cords after taping the cords.

Disaster plans are reviewed annually by health-care employers and practised in drills.

The major causes of fires in health care institutions include smoking and defects in heating systems,but NOT the misuse of electricity.

You are caring for a patient who is receiving oxygen.Which of the following guidelines should be followed?

Disaster drills help prepare the personal care provider to do the following:

Three elements necessary to start a fire are fuel,oxygen,and heat.

When a disaster occurs or is likely to occur,nurses need to know their community's or facility's disaster plan

When restraints are being used

Restraints may be used whenever you think they are needed.

Alternates to restraints include:

Person-Centred Care

The Canadian Health-Care System

The Role of the Personal Care Provider, Workplace Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Care

Communication Skills: Interpersonal, Written, and Electronic

Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Specialties

Infection Control

Body Mechanics: Positioning, Moving, and Transporting Clients

The Clients Room

Bed Making

Supporting the Client Being Admitted, Transferred, or Discharged

Personal Care of the Client

Nutrition

Growth and Development

The Human Body

The Musculoskeletal System and Related Care

The Integumentary System and Related Care

Warm and Cold Applications

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems and Related Care

Measuring Vital Signs

The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care

Endocrine System and Related Care

The Reproductive System and Related Care

The Nervous System and Related Care

Mental Illness

Cognitive Impairments

Emergency Care

Assisting With Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Home Health Care

The Resident and Ltc

The Terminally Ill Patient and Post-Mortem Care

The Gastrointestinal System

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