AORN Patient Safety 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
- To identify potential hazards and determine mitigation measures (Correct answer)
- To calculate financial budgets
- To assign work shifts
- To track inventory levels
Correct answer: To identify potential hazards and determine mitigation measures
Risk assessments identify potential hazards, evaluate the likelihood and severity of harm, and determine appropriate controls to minimize risk.
Question 2: What does PPE stand for?
- Personal Protective Equipment (Correct answer)
- Professional Performance Evaluation
- Pre-Planning Exercise
- Post-Production Equipment
Correct answer: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE refers to equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards, including helmets, gloves, eye protection, and safety boots.
Question 3: What is the first priority in any emergency situation?
- Ensure the safety of all personnel (Correct answer)
- Save equipment
- Write a report
- Contact the media
Correct answer: Ensure the safety of all personnel
In any emergency, the first priority is always the safety and well-being of all personnel. Equipment and materials can be replaced; lives cannot.
Question 4: What is preventive maintenance?
- Regular scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failure (Correct answer)
- Fixing equipment after it breaks
- Replacing all equipment annually
- Cleaning only
Correct answer: Regular scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failure
Preventive maintenance involves regular, scheduled inspections and servicing to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend equipment life.
Question 5: What is the purpose of an emergency action plan?
- To establish procedures for responding to various emergencies (Correct answer)
- To schedule daily activities
- To manage budgets
- To assign parking spaces
Correct answer: To establish procedures for responding to various emergencies
Emergency action plans outline specific procedures for different emergency scenarios, ensuring organized, efficient response that protects personnel.
Question 6: What is the fire triangle?
- Heat, fuel, and oxygen — the three elements needed for fire (Correct answer)
- Three types of fire extinguishers
- Three fire escape routes
- Three fire departments
Correct answer: Heat, fuel, and oxygen — the three elements needed for fire
The fire triangle illustrates the three elements required for combustion: heat (ignition source), fuel (combustible material), and oxygen. Removing any one element extinguishes the fire.
AORN Patient Safety 1
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?