DHA Patient Care & Safety Standards 5

Question 1

A patient admitted with chest pain is found on the floor after an unwitnessed fall. After ensuring patient safety, what is the nurse's next priority?

Accepted Answer

Complete a head-to-toe assessment and document findings

Answer

A thorough assessment for injuries must be completed before moving the patient, and findings must be accurately documented.

Question 2

Which element is essential when labeling a specimen collected at the bedside per DHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Patient full name, MRN, date and time of collection, and type of specimen

Answer

Complete specimen labeling including patient identifiers, MRN, collection time, and specimen type is mandatory to prevent diagnostic errors.

Question 3

A patient receiving IV antibiotics develops facial flushing, urticaria, and hypotension. What is the priority nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the infusion immediately, maintain IV access, and call for emergency support

Answer

Signs of anaphylaxis require immediate cessation of the offending agent and emergency intervention.

Question 4

When performing hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), how long should the rubbing process last?

Accepted Answer

20–30 seconds

Answer

WHO guidelines and DHA infection control standards specify 20–30 seconds of rubbing until hands are dry when using ABHR.

Question 5

A nurse administering medications to a patient with dysphagia should first:

Accepted Answer

Consult the pharmacist and speech therapist before altering any medication form

Answer

Crushing or altering medications without pharmacist review can affect efficacy or safety, especially for extended-release formulations.

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test