Patient Care and Safety Flashcards
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The Morse Fall Scale is used to assess a patient's:
Answer: Risk of falling
The Morse Fall Scale is a validated tool that identifies patients at high risk for falls based on six criteria.
When repositioning a bedridden patient to prevent pressure injuries, how often should position changes occur?
Answer: Every 2 hours
Bedridden patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to prevent pressure injuries from prolonged tissue compression.
The acronym RACE in fire safety stands for:
Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Rescue (remove patients from danger), Alarm (pull fire alarm), Contain (close doors to contain fire and smoke), Extinguish/Evacuate.
Which of the following patients is at highest risk for aspiration?
Answer: A patient with dysphagia lying flat
A patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) who is lying flat is at highest risk for aspiration due to impaired swallowing reflexes and gravity.
Standard patient identification requires verifying at least:
Answer: Two identifiers (name and date of birth)
The Joint Commission requires at least two patient identifiers before any procedure, medication, or specimen collection. Room number is never an acceptable identifier.
When using a mechanical lift to transfer a patient, the most important safety step is:
Answer: Checking the lift's weight capacity and sling condition before use
Before any mechanical lift use, the weight capacity must be verified against the patient's weight, and the sling must be inspected for tears or wear.
Contact precautions for a patient with MRSA require healthcare workers to:
Answer: Wear a gown and gloves when entering the room
Contact precautions for MRSA require donning a gown and gloves before entering the patient's room, with hand hygiene upon removal.
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses:
Answer: Level of consciousness
The GCS evaluates level of consciousness based on three components: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.
Proper body mechanics for healthcare workers includes:
Answer: Using the large muscles of the legs and keeping the load close to the body
Proper body mechanics requires using leg muscles for lifting, keeping loads close to the body, and maintaining a wide base of support.
What is the primary purpose of a patient care plan?
Answer: To provide individualized, coordinated care based on the patient's specific needs
A care plan outlines individualized goals and interventions based on the patient's specific conditions, needs, and preferences.
When oxygen is in use, which of the following represents a safety hazard?
Answer: Using petroleum-based products near the patient
Petroleum-based products (Vaseline, oil-based lip balm) are flammable and create a fire hazard in oxygen-enriched environments.
Restraint use in healthcare requires:
Answer: A physician's order specifying type, reason, duration, and regular reassessment
Restraints require a specific physician's order, clear clinical indication, time limits, and frequent reassessment of the patient.
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