Patient Safety Hazards Quiz

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Which of the following is a source of mechanical hazards in patient environments?

  • Poor housekeeping
  • Unsafe medical devices (correct)
  • Chemical overdose
  • Fires from defective wiring

What is a recommended prevention strategy for thermal hazards?

  • Use of pressure on one position
  • Avoiding the use of sharp instruments
  • Regular safety equipment checkups
  • Close file doors (correct)

Which of the following is a source of chemical hazards?

  • Unsafe medical devices
  • Injuries from sharp instruments
  • Sustained pressure injuries
  • Overdose of drugs (correct)

What is a recommended prevention measure for mechanical hazards?

<p>Ensure floors are dry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should poisonous chemicals be managed to prevent hazards?

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What is one of the international patient safety goals related to communication?

<p>Verbal orders must be documented and read back. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What measures are recommended to reduce the risk of patient falls?

<p>Implement environmental measures to reduce fall risk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which identification measure is critical before treatments and nursing procedures?

<p>Identifying the patient correctly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure the safety of high-alert medications?

<p>Use specific storage and labeling for these medications. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step in performing surgical procedures?

<p>Marking the correct site and obtaining written consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Identify patient correctly

Making sure the right patient is receiving care.

Identification before treatment & nursing procedures

Verifying a patient's identity before giving medications or performing procedures.

Improve safety of high-alert medication

Implementing strategies to help ensure safe medication use and storage.

Reduce risk of healthcare-associated infection

Preventing infections acquired during hospital stays.

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Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls

Taking measures to prevent falls and protect patients from injuries.

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Patient Safety

A framework designed to create a culture of safety by implementing procedures and training to reduce avoidable harm to patients.

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Hazard

Anything that can potentially cause harm to a patient.

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Risk

The chance of injury or harm occurring.

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Mechanical Hazards

Hazards that can cause injury through physical means, such as falls or sharp objects.

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Thermal Hazards

Hazards that can cause injury through extreme temperatures, such as fire or hot liquids.

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