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Question 1

A nurse discovers a small fire in a patient's room. Using the RACE acronym, what is the FIRST action the nurse should take?

Accepted Answer

Rescue patients in immediate danger

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish — rescuing patients from immediate danger is always the first priority.

Question 2

A patient on contact precautions requires wound care. Which PPE sequence is correct when entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown, then gloves

Answer

For contact precautions, the gown is donned first to protect clothing, then gloves are applied over the gown cuffs.

Question 3

Which intervention is the HIGHEST priority to prevent patient falls in an acute care setting?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the call light within the patient's reach at all times

Answer

Ensuring the call light is accessible allows patients to request assistance before attempting unsafe independent mobility.

Question 4

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via IV push. The label reads '10 mg/mL' and the order is for 25 mg. How many mL should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

Using the formula: dose desired ÷ dose on hand = 25 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, which situation represents an appropriate disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Sharing information with a treating specialist involved in the patient's care

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI to other healthcare providers directly involved in treating the patient without requiring separate authorization.

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