CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Patient Safety and Risk Management Flashcards
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A nurse observes a colleague administering medication without performing client identification checks. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Address the concern directly with the colleague and, if needed, escalate to a supervisor
CNO standards require nurses to address unsafe practices directly with colleagues first, and escalate if the behavior continues or poses immediate risk.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a root cause analysis (RCA) following a critical incident?
Answer: To identify underlying systemic factors that contributed to the incident and prevent recurrence
RCA is a structured process for identifying contributing systemic factors — not individual blame — so that processes can be improved to prevent future incidents.
A client who is confused attempts to remove their IV line. What is the least restrictive intervention a nurse should try first?
Answer: Reorient the client, involve family, and explore alternatives such as distraction or IV line camouflage
Least-restrictive alternatives such as reorientation, family engagement, and environmental strategies should always be tried before physical restraints.
A nurse is about to administer blood to a client. Which safety check is essential immediately before beginning the transfusion?
Answer: Verify client identity and blood product details with a second nurse at the bedside
Blood transfusion requires a two-nurse verification of client identity and blood product compatibility to prevent potentially fatal transfusion reactions.
According to CNO risk management principles, what is the nurse's role when a client refuses a prescribed treatment?
Answer: Document the refusal, ensure the client has received adequate information to make an informed decision, and notify the healthcare team
Clients have the right to refuse treatment; the nurse must document the refusal, confirm informed decision-making, and communicate with the team.
Which of the following is a key principle of safe client handling and mobility (SCHM) to prevent musculoskeletal injury in nurses?
Answer: Use mechanical lifts and assistive devices for all dependent transfers
Safe client handling programs require use of mechanical lifts and assistive devices to eliminate manual lifting and reduce nurse musculoskeletal injuries.
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