Hospital Safety Measures
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What precaution should be taken in hospitals regarding personal electrical appliances?

  • Use any personal electrical appliance without informing hospital staff.
  • Place personal electrical appliances under the pillow.
  • Wrap electrical appliances in a tissue for storage.
  • Avoid using personal electrical appliances until they are tested by an electrician. (correct)

Why should children wear ID bands in hospitals?

  • To identify them easily during their hospital stay. (correct)
  • To match their outfits.
  • To make them feel like adults.
  • As a fashion accessory.

What does the text recommend about storing dentures in hospitals?

  • Inform hospital staff about dentures for proper storage. (correct)
  • Keep them in a safe storage place provided by hospital staff.
  • Leave them on the bedside table.
  • Wrap them in a tissue and put under the pillow.

Why is it important for parents and carers to understand the hospital's visitor policy?

<p>To negotiate tasks related to the child's care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a commitment to safety important in the use of medical equipment?

<p>To reduce patient safety risks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for healthcare organizations in managing medical equipment?

<p>Education and training programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare organizations do to manage equipment effectively?

<p>Maintain an inventory of all medical equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should medical equipment be thoroughly reviewed by end users?

<p>To identify potential issues and ensure patient safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended measure to prevent patient injuries caused by medical equipment?

<p>Regularly sending automated SMS/Email reminders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can lack of proper maintenance of medical equipment lead to patient injuries?

<p>It causes harm due to improper use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to address training gaps in the context of medical equipment?

<p>To prevent injuries from equipment use assumptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do automated reminders help in maintaining hospital safety measures?

<p>By reminding patients and staff about appointments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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