Patient Safety and Restraint Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with the use of restraints?

Improved mobility (correct)
Pressure ulcers
Falls
Delirium

What is the correct position for the elbows when using a walker?

Fully extended
Flexed at 15 degrees
Flexed at 45 degrees
Flexed at 30 degrees (correct)

What is the purpose of graduated compression stockings?

To promote venous return (correct)
To prevent falls
To reduce joint mobility
To improve balance

What information must be included in a medication order?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a situation in which hand hygiene should be practiced?

After touching a contaminated item (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standard precautions?

To prevent and control infection in all hospitalized patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of sterile technique?

Spilling fluids on a sterile field does not contaminate it (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are airborne precautions used for?

Prevent transmission of pathogens through air via moisture or dust particles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT one of the rights of medication administration?

Right Dosage/Amount (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked before administering medication to a patient?

Patient's allergies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position for administering oral medications?

High fowler's position (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of medication should not be crushed?

Enteric coated (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which position should a patient be in for the administration of suppositories?

Left-lying sim's position (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for subcutaneous injections?

30-45 degrees (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is used for antibiotics, hormones, and vaccines?

Intramuscular (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Z track technique in intramuscular injections?

To prevent leakage of medication into the needle track (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of precaution for protecting immunocompromised patients?

Wearing gloves and a gown (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of unintentional injuries throughout life?

History of falls (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the RACE acronym for fire safety?

Rescue anyone in immediate danger (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the last resort for managing a patient's freedom of movement?

Physical restraint (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission is identified as the major cause of pathogen spread in healthcare settings?

Unwashed hands of a healthcare worker (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis?

Medical asepsis involves clean techniques to reduce the transfer of pathogens, while surgical asepsis involves sterile techniques to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene?

Before touching a patient, before clean or aseptic technique, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following age groups with their primary safety risks:

Neonate = Infection, falls, and SIDS Toddler = Falls, cuts, burns, suffocation/drowning School-aged child = Burns, drowning, broken bones, concussions Adolescent = Motor vehicle accidents, drowning, guns and weapons Signup and view all the answers

Match the following precautions with their required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Airborne = Gown, N95 mask, Goggles Droplet = Gown, Surgical mask, Gloves Contact = Gown, Gloves Signup and view all the answers

Match the following procedures with their safety measures during a seizure:

Reduce environmental stimuli = Lower sound, light intensity Bed positioning = Bed in lowest position Bedside equipment = Oral suction, Bite block or oral airway, Oxygen, Padded rails Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps of the RACE fire safety protocol with their descriptions:

R = Rescue anyone in immediate danger A = Activate the fire code and notify appropriate person C = Confine the fire by closing doors and windows E = Evacuate patients and other people to a safe area Signup and view all the answers

Match the following rights of medication administration with their descriptions:

Right Patient = Ensuring the medication is given to the correct individual Right Dosage/Amount = Correct quantity of the medication to be given Right Documentation = Proper recording of the medication administration Right to refuse = Patient's freedom to deny medication Signup and view all the answers

Match the following nursing considerations with their definitions:

Three Checks = Process of checking medication three times before administration Check for allergies = Review patient’s chart for allergies and contraindications before administration Specific parameters = Considering patient's specific conditions like blood pressure for certain drugs 2 patient identifiers = Verification step using two unique patient details Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medication administration types with their characteristics:

Oral Medications = More prolonged, less toxic effect Topical Medications = Used for local effects; gloves required Insulin = Requires a 2 nurse check ALWAYS Enteric coated, extended release, capsules = Cannot be crushed Signup and view all the answers

Match the specific patient groups with their medication administration considerations:

Children = Difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules; use liquid form or mix with soft foods Older adults = May need extra time to administer medications; may require assistance with schedule Patients in a coma = Check their wristband for identification Patients refusing medication = Assess the reason why & educate; encourage patient for time sensitive medications Signup and view all the answers

Match the following asepsis principles with their descriptions:

Medical asepsis = Procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens Surgical asepsis = Practices used to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms Proper hand hygiene = Includes various moments such as before touching patient, before clean or aseptic technique, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching patient, and after touching patient surroundings Good hand hygiene techniques = Scrubbing for at least 20 seconds with 1 tsp of soap without letting your clothes touch the sink Signup and view all the answers

Match the following asepsis techniques with their examples:

Medical asepsis = Hand hygiene, wearing gloves, giving a flu shot, nasogastric tubes Surgical asepsis = Urinary catheter, IV catheter, sterile dressing change Proper hand hygiene = Using alcohol-based hand rubs for 15 seconds when hands are not visibly soiled Good hand hygiene techniques = Using soap and water as the best technique Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Asepsis = Prevention of infection or breaking the chain of infection Medical asepsis = Clean technique, involves procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens Surgical asepsis = Sterile technique, practices used to keep objects and areas free from microorganisms Hand hygiene = A key part of medical asepsis, involves scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following assisted devices with their primary usage:

Walker = Improve balance by increasing support Canes = Widen support, providing improved balance Crutches = Help strengthen one or both legs Graduated compression stockings = Used for patients at risk for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following restraint types with their purpose:

Bed rails 2-3 side rails up = Safety Bed rails 4 side rails up = Restraint Extremity restraint = Restrict movement of hands, wrist or ankles Quick-release knot = Used to tie the restraint to the bed frame Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of immobility on the body systems:

Increased cardiac workload = Cardiovascular system Impaired gas exchange = Respiratory system Altered digestion and utilization of nutrients = Digestive system Decreased muscle size, tone and strength = Musculoskeletal system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medication administration principles with their descriptions:

Properly label medicines = Ensure correct identification Take extra care with patients on anticoagulants = Increased risk for bleeding If anything is missing in the medication order = You cannot give the medication & you must call the provider Give correct information about a patient’s medications = Educate patients about their medications Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medication administration methods with their descriptions:

Eye Drops = Administered in the conjunctival sac, avoiding touching the eye with the dropper Suppositories = Inserted into anus, position patient in left-lying sim's position Inhalers = Handheld device that uses aerosol spray to administer medication into the lungs Intradermal injection = Injected into the dermis, used for allergy tests, local anesthesia, tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following injection types with their characteristics:

Intradermal injection = Into the dermis, longest absorption time, used for allergy tests Subcutaneous injection = Into the adipose tissue, slow and sustained rate of absorption Intramuscular injection = Into the muscles, slow, sustained release over hours, days, or weeks Insulin injection = Double checked by 2 licensed nurses, high-risk drug Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps of insulin injection with their descriptions:

Shake it = Step before placing the spacer mouthpiece into mouth Release one puff and inhale slowly = Step after placing the spacer mouthpiece into mouth Hold for 5-10 seconds = Step after releasing one puff and inhaling slowly Wait 1-5 minutes between each puff = Step after exhaling slowly Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of insulin with their characteristics:

NPH insulin = Long acting, cloudy Regular insulin = Short acting, clear Rapid acting insulin = Clear, must be at bedside to avoid hypoglycemic shock Insulin = Must be double checked by 2 licensed nurses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following precautions with their correct descriptions:

Standard precautions = Used in the care of all hospitalized patients regardless of diagnosis; prevent and control infection Airborne precautions = Prevent transmission of pathogens through air via moisture or dust particles Droplet precautions = Prevent transmission through coughing, sneezing, talking, etc. by an infected person Contact precautions = Prevent transmission of infectious agents that are spread by the direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient’s environment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following principles of sterile technique with their descriptions:

Sterile objects remain sterile only when touched by another sterile object = Objects must be kept sterile by only coming into contact with other sterile objects A sterile object or field out of range of vision or an object held below a person’s waist is contaminated = Objects not in sight or held in a certain position are considered contaminated Sterile objects become contaminated by prolonged exposure to air = Objects can lose their sterility over time when exposed to air The edges of a sterile field or container are considered to be contaminated = Borders of sterile areas are not considered sterile Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their appropriate containers:

Dispose of feces and urine = Toilet Dispose of contaminated items, such as blood = Biohazard bag Place needles, sharps, and scalpels after use = Puncture-resistant containers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following diseases with their transmission-based precautions:

Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella (chicken pox) + COVID = Airborne precautions Diphtheria, Rubella, Adenovirus, Pneumonia (DRAP) = Droplet precautions MRSA, C. diff, VRE = Contact precautions Signup and view all the answers