Exam 51: Safety

While reviewing safety precautions with the staff in a long-term care facility,which step should the nurse emphasize that helps to promote a safe environment for the clients?

A novice nurse has accepted a position on a medical-surgical unit at a local university hospital.In order to provide safe care to clients,the nurse should plan to develop which competency?

The nurse is conducting a home risk assessment for a family with toddler and preschool-age children.Which finding is considered a safety hazard for this family?

A nurse manager is assessing the hospital environment in order to decrease the risk for client falls.Which is the best intervention to decrease the risk of client falls?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is at risk for falls.Which interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing confusion.Which action by the nurse ensures safety for this client?

A home health nurse is teaching an older adult client who has returned home after discharge from the hospital about injury prevention.Which goal would be appropriate to include in this client's plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a client who is prone to falls.Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is preparing to assess the client's blood pressure using an electronic monitoring unit and notices that the end of the cord is frayed.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate to prevent harm?

The nurse is caring for a client who will be discharged on a new blood pressure medication which increases the risk of orthostatic hypotension.Which should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to decrease the risk of injury at home?

Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's 2013 National Patient Safety Goals during a staff meeting.Which goal improves the effectiveness of communication among caregivers?

The nursing instructor is educating a group of nursing students on sports-related injuries.Which comment made by a student nurse would indicate to the nursing instructor the need for further instruction?

A client in the intensive care unit is combative and pulling at the endotracheal tube,which must remain in place.After applying soft hand restraints to protect the client's airway,which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse manager is evaluating a staff nurse's knowledge,skills,and attitudes when addressing safety issues with client care.What observations indicate the nurse is skilled when addressing safety concerns? Select all that apply.

After completing an assessment,the nurse determines a client is at risk for safety issues.Which data supports the nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply.

The nurse manager is assessing safe medication administration in preparation for the Joint Commission's (TJC)visit to the hospital.Which observed action is not recommended according to the TJC's National Patient Safety Goals?

The nurse is conducting a home safety class for a group of parents in the community.Which should the nurse teach families that would contribute to maintaining safety in the home?

A nurse is teaching a group in the community ways to decrease the spread of infection.Which measure is the most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching this group?

A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse educator is teaching nursing students about the application of personal protective equipment (PPE)and emphasizes the importance of appropriate technique when removing the face mask.Which student response indicates appropriate understanding?