Question 1

Equipment is unsafe for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not used correctly. 
B)  It is more than 1 year old. 
C)  It is working properly. 
D)  The electrical cord has three prongs. A

Question 2

You are going to take the train to work. You should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have your money ready. 
B)  Stand alone near the ticket booth. 
C)  Sit near the back of the train where it's quiet. 
D)  Put your purse or backpack on the seat next to you. A

Question 3

Safe stretcher use involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaving the wheels unlocked 
B)  Asking the resident if he or she wants to use safety straps or not 
C)  Raising side rails 
D)  Leaving the person alone to provide for privacy C

Question 4

Which is a role of risk management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying adequate staffing on each unit 
B)  Identifying and controlling safety hazards 
C)  Dealing with employee absences 
D)  Studying the schedule for trends of late arrivals

Question 5

Abdominal thrusts can be performed on which of the following persons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blind individuals 
B)  Very obese individuals 
C)  Pregnant individuals 
D)  Preterm infants

Question 6

When there is a fire, you should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the elevator. 
B)  Call home to let them know you will be working late. 
C)  Sound the nearest alarm. 
D)  Open doors and windows to allow the fire to escape.

Question 7

Which is a common cause of burns in nursing centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charcoal grills 
B)  Spilled hot liquids 
C)  Being outside in the sun 
D)  Disposable razor

Question 8

Natural disasters include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tornadoes 
B)  Bombings 
C)  Airplane accidents 
D)  Explosions

Question 9

Which can prevent suffocation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using all four bed rails 
B)  Leaving a person unattended in the bathtub 
C)  Encourage the resident to keep their dentures in at night 
D)  Positioning the person in bed properly

Question 10

Someone tries to attack you. You should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use your car keys as a weapon. 
B)  Attack the person's arms and legs. 
C)  Use your purse as a weapon. 
D)  Try not to scream.

Question 11

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon monoxide is a colorful, odorous gas. 
B)  It is produced in the kitchen. 
C)  It is a harmless gas. 
D)  It can cause death.

Question 12

A resident got a new bracelet for her birthday. It needs to go into her valuables envelope. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  State that it is a bracelet. 
B)  Describe it as a gold bracelet. 
C)  Describe it as a yellow, 7-inch long and 1/2-inch wide bracelet with no stones. 
D)  Just put it in the envelope.

Question 13

When using equipment, always do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the manufacturer's instructions. 
B)  Use the item for multiple purposes. 
C)  Make sure that it works before you begin. 
D)  Try to fix a broken item.

Question 14

You have to walk to work. You should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear headphones. 
B)  Use the back roads. 
C)  Walk near vacant lots, wooded areas, or construction sites. 
D)  Carry a cellular phone or know where to find phone booths.

Question 15

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaving equipment on while unplugging it 
B)  Having dry hands 
C)  Using water to put out an electrical fire 
D)  Keeping electrical cords close to heating vents

Question 16

Abdominal thrusts are used to relieve severe airway obstruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person is agitated. You should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand near the person and away from the door. 
B)  Allow the person to hold your hands. 
C)  Talk to the person in a calm manner. 
D)  Stay with the person until the nurse arrives.

Question 18

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping the item close to water 
B)  Wiping up spills at the end of the shift 
C)  Standing in water 
D)  Keeping work areas clean and dry

Exam 11: Safety

Equipment is unsafe for which of the following reasons?

You are going to take the train to work. You should do which of the following?

Safe stretcher use involves which of the following?

Which is a role of risk management?

Abdominal thrusts can be performed on which of the following persons?

When there is a fire, you should do which of the following?

Which is a common cause of burns in nursing centers?

Natural disasters include which of the following?

Which can prevent suffocation?

Someone tries to attack you. You should do which of the following?

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

A resident got a new bracelet for her birthday. It needs to go into her valuables envelope. What should you do?

When using equipment, always do which of the following?

You have to walk to work. You should do which of the following?

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

Abdominal thrusts are used to relieve severe airway obstruction.

A person is agitated. You should do which of the following?

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?