Health and Safety in Clinical Settings
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What is the primary goal of health and safety in a clinical setting?

  • Reducing paperwork
  • Creating a competitive atmosphere
  • Maximizing profits
  • Ensuring the well-being of patients, staff, and visitors (correct)
  • In terms of patient safety, what is the responsibility of clinic personnel?

  • Keeping patients in the dark about safety measures
  • Monitoring patients for signs of distress, agitation, or potential harm (correct)
  • Avoiding patient education on safety concerns
  • Ignoring signs of distress in patients
  • What role does documentation play in health and safety in a clinical setting?

  • Documentation is essential for accountability and quality improvement (correct)
  • It's optional and can be skipped if time is tight
  • It's just paperwork, not important
  • Documentation is primarily for legal purposes
  • Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration in patient care?

    <p>Treating all individuals with respect and dignity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is confidentiality important when reporting critical incidents?

    <p>To protect patient privacy and comply with ethical standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why proper hand hygiene is crucial in infection control measures?

    <p>To maintain a clean and safe environment, reducing the spread of infections. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel deal with aggressive or violent patients according to Module 7?

    <p>Stay calm and composed, using verbal de-escalation techniques. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of infection control measures?

    <p>To maintain a clean and safe environment, reducing the spread of infections. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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