Question 1

The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit. What is the most important action the nurse can take in preventing falls?

Accepted Answer

A) Raise the two siderails for each patient's bed. 
B) Place a fall risk sign on the front of the patient's door. 
C) Identify those patients who are at risk for falls. 
D) Use bed alarms for patients prone to falls. 
A) Raise the two siderails for each patient's bed. 
B) Place a fall risk sign on the front of the patient's door. 
C) Identify those patients who are at risk for falls. 
D) Use bed alarms for patients prone to falls.

Question 2

The nurse is invited to a childcare center for a safety class. An employee comes running into the class and says to the nurse, "I think one of the children swallowed a poisonous chemical from our storage area." What is the first action by the nurse?
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the poison then call 911 or the local emergency number. 
B) Assess for signs and symptoms then call 911 or the local emergency number. 
C) Call 911 immediately, even if the child has no symptoms. 
D) Induce vomiting in the child then call 911 
A) Identify the poison then call 911 or the local emergency number. 
B) Assess for signs and symptoms then call 911 or the local emergency number. 
C) Call 911 immediately, even if the child has no symptoms. 
D) Induce vomiting in the child then call 911

Question 3

A nurse is teaching a group of mothers about first aid. If mercury comes in contact with their child's clothing and skin, which action should the nurse instruct the mothers to take first?

Accepted Answer

A) Remove the contaminated clothing immediately. 
B) Flood the contaminated area with lukewarm water. 
C) Wash the contaminated area with soap and water and rinse. 
D) Call the nearest poison control center immediately. 
A) Remove the contaminated clothing immediately. 
B) Flood the contaminated area with lukewarm water. 
C) Wash the contaminated area with soap and water and rinse. 
D) Call the nearest poison control center immediately.

Question 4

Which is the most commonly reported incident in hospitals?

Accepted Answer

A) Equipment malfunction 
B) Patient falls 
C) Laboratory specimen errors 
D) Treatment delays 
A) Equipment malfunction 
B) Patient falls 
C) Laboratory specimen errors 
D) Treatment delays

Question 5

The community health nurse is preparing a teaching plan on motor vehicle accidents. Which information will the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) The risk of being injured or killed in a car crash increases for older adult drivers. 
B) Young children should be placed in the front seat of a motor vehicle so that the driver can watch them. 
C) Air bags have no effect on injury or death related to motor vehicle accidents. 
D) Cell phone use while driving is directly correlated with an increase in motor vehicle accidents. 
E) Failure to use seat belts is a major contributing factor for injury and death with regard to motor vehicle accidents. 
A) The risk of being injured or killed in a car crash increases for older adult drivers. 
B) Young children should be placed in the front seat of a motor vehicle so that the driver can watch them. 
C) Air bags have no effect on injury or death related to motor vehicle accidents. 
D) Cell phone use while driving is directly correlated with an increase in motor vehicle accidents. 
E) Failure to use seat belts is a major contributing factor for injury and death with regard to motor vehicle accidents.

Exam 24: Promoting Safety

The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the medical-surgical unit. What is the most important action the nurse can take in preventing falls?

A nurse is teaching a group of mothers about first aid. If mercury comes in contact with their child's clothing and skin, which action should the nurse instruct the mothers to take first?

Which is the most commonly reported incident in hospitals?

The community health nurse is preparing a teaching plan on motor vehicle accidents. Which information will the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply.

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Analysisdiagnosis

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Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood

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Experiencing Health Illness

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Psychosocial Health Illness

The Family

Culture Ethnicity

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Loss, Grief, Dying

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Teaching Learning

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Communication Therapeutic Relationships

Health Assessment

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Facilitating Hygiene

Administering Medications

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

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Pain

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Sexual Health

Sleep Rest

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