IAHSS Workplace Violence Prevention 3

Question 1

The 'Triad of Violence' in healthcare settings refers to which three contributing factors?

Accepted Answer

Physical environment, organizational culture, and individual risk factors

Answer

The Triad of Violence refers to the physical environment, organizational culture, and individual risk factors as the three primary contributing factors to workplace violence in healthcare.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an 'administrative control' to prevent workplace violence in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a buddy system policy for staff working in high-risk areas after hours

Answer

Implementing a buddy system policy is an administrative control — a policy or procedural change designed to reduce risk — as opposed to physical or engineering controls.

Question 3

What is the significance of a 'zero tolerance' policy for workplace violence in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

It establishes that no level of violence or threatening behavior is acceptable and will result in consistent consequences

Answer

A zero tolerance policy establishes that no level of violence or threatening behavior is acceptable and that consistent consequences will be applied, which sets clear expectations and supports a culture of safety.

Question 4

Under the IAHSS Healthcare Security Industry Guidelines, a 'Behavioral Emergency Response Team' (BERT) is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Responding to and de-escalating behavioral health crises to prevent violence

Answer

A Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) is trained specifically to respond to and de-escalate behavioral health crises, reducing reliance on physical restraint and preventing violence.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'lateral violence' in the healthcare workplace?

Accepted Answer

Hostile or aggressive behavior between peers at the same organizational level, such as nurse-to-nurse bullying

Answer

Lateral violence refers to hostile or aggressive behavior between peers at the same organizational level, such as bullying or harassment among nurses, and is recognized as a significant workplace violence concern.

IAHSS - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Practice Test

IAHSS - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Practice Test

IAHSS Workplace Violence Prevention 3