Patient Safety Protocols in Nursing

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of falls. Which of the following interventions is most crucial to implement?

A nurse is assessing a patient's risk for falls. Which of the following findings would indicate the highest risk?

In which scenario is the use of restraints considered ethically justifiable?

A nurse is preparing to administer medication. What is the MOST important step to ensure patient safety?

Which action demonstrates a nurse's understanding of QSEN's safety competency?

After implementing a new protocol, the data reveals an increase in adverse drug events (ADEs). What is the nurse's MOST appropriate next step?

A patient with impaired mobility is being transferred from the bed to a chair. Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's understanding of safety principles?

Which action exemplifies a healthcare organization's commitment to fostering a culture of safety?

How should the nurse prioritize interventions to maintain environmental safety for a patient with a history of seizures?

A nurse is teaching a community group about strategies to prevent falls in older adults. Which suggestion is MOST appropriate?

A nurse finds a patient unresponsive and not breathing. What action should the nurse take FIRST?

A patient is receiving oxygen therapy. What safety precaution is MOST important for the nurse to implement?

A nurse is caring for a confused patient who is repeatedly attempting to remove their IV line. What is the initially MOST appropriate action?

A visitor spills water on the floor in a patient's room. What action should the nurse take FIRST?

A nurse is implementing a "time-out" procedure before a surgical procedure. What action is MOST important for the nurse to perform during this process?

To prevent medication errors, what is the MOST effective strategy a nurse can employ when receiving verbal orders from a physician?

A nurse discovers a small fire in a patient's room. Following the RACE acronym, what action should the nurse take FIRST?

A nurse is using a fire extinguisher. Following the PASS acronym, what should the nurse do FIRST?

When administering medications, what is the MOST critical step to avoid medication errors related to patient identification?

What is the nurse's PRIMARY responsibility in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

A hospital implements a new electronic health record (EHR) system to improve patient safety. What action is MOST crucial during the initial rollout?

A patient with a known allergy to peanuts is served a meal containing peanut oil. Despite not consuming the meal, the patient experiences a severe allergic reaction due to cross-contamination in the kitchen. What type of medical error is this?

What is the most effective strategy to reduce the risk of wrong-site surgery?

How frequently should a nurse assess a patient in restraints for skin integrity, circulation, and psychological well-being?

A patient is deemed at "high risk" for falls using the Hendrick II Fall Risk Assessment. What indicates this determination?

According to the Morse Fall Scale, what score qualifies a patient as "high risk"?

A patient is restrained. According to the guidelines, which task may be performed by a UAP?

When providing care for a patient in restraints, what complication is most likely to be associated with long periods of immobilization?

An older adult patient, who has weakness on their left side has a high risk of falling. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate?

When is it appropriate to use restraints?

When assessing a client in restraints, what is the minimum frequency skin integrity should be assessed?

What must be included in the documentation regarding a client in restraints?

Which of the following BEST defines a "restraint alternative"?

What is the appropriate way to determine if a patient understands how to request assistance?

According to the safety guidelines, what factor increases the risk of fire when using supplemental oxygen?

What activity is the leading cause of fire-related deaths?

What patient accidents are ranked the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide?

Which factor does NOT require consideration when implementing safety strategies?

When evaluating the effectiveness of a new fall-prevention program, which metric offers the MOST comprehensive insight into its success?

A patient with a history of unpredictable agitation requires a safety plan. What is the MOST critical INITIAL nursing intervention to ensure both the patient's and staff's safety?

Which statement best reflects the relationship between system effectiveness and individual performance in maintaining patient safety, according to the QSEN safety competency?

A nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling increasingly anxious and unsafe despite the implementation of standard safety protocols. What action should the nurse prioritize?

An elderly patient with cognitive impairment is at risk for falls. The care team explores the use of technology to enhance safety. Which approach balances patient autonomy with safety MOST effectively?

In designing a safe patient care environment, which strategy is MOST effective in mitigating risks associated with shared medical equipment?

A healthcare organization is implementing a new "speak-up" campaign to encourage staff to report safety concerns. Which organizational action is MOST likely to undermine the campaign's success?

When prioritizing interventions to minimize environmental risks for a patient with a seizure history, what is the MOST proactive and preventative approach?

A nurse is teaching a family how to create a safer home environment for their visually impaired relative. Which recommendation reflects the BEST understanding of the interaction between mobility and environmental safety?

In the event of a facility-wide power outage, what action BEST reflects a proactive approach to ensuring patient safety?

A patient receiving oxygen therapy in their home suddenly becomes dyspneic and agitated. Despite checking the device settings, the nurse suspects a malfunction. What is the BEST immediate action?

A patient with dementia is repeatedly attempting to climb out of bed despite the use of non-pharmacological interventions. What is the MOST ethical and clinically sound next step?

While walking through the hallway, a nurse notices a significant spill of an unidentified liquid. What action demonstrates the HIGHEST level of accountability and proactive safety management?

During a pre-operative 'time-out,' a discrepancy is identified: the patient states they are having surgery on their left knee, but the consent form indicates the right knee. What action is MOST critical to ensuring patient safety?

A provider gives a telephone order for a medication that the nurse believes is contraindicated based on the patient's known allergies. What is the nurse's BEST course of action?

Upon discovering a fire, after rescuing a patient, what is the NEXT action the nurse should take, according to the RACE acronym?

When operating a fire extinguisher, after pulling the pin, what does aiming the extinguisher involve, according to the PASS acronym?

To ensure correct patient identification during medication administration, what is the MOST reliable method for verifying patient identity, especially in complex clinical situations?

What is the MOST crucial strategic intervention for nurses to minimize the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across a healthcare system?

Following the go-live of a new electronic health record (EHR) system, which action is MOST critical for ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing patient safety risks?