Next Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS = Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 2

A hospitalized patient is found on the floor after an unwitnessed fall. What is the nurse's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient for injuries before moving them

Answer

Assessing for injury before movement prevents worsening of potential spinal, head, or fracture injuries.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a patient in airborne precautions for tuberculosis. Which respiratory protection is required when entering the room?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator or higher

Answer

Airborne precautions require an N95 or higher-level respirator because TB droplet nuclei are small enough to remain suspended in air.

Question 4

A nurse receives a verbal order from a physician for a high-alert medication. Which safety step is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Read the order back to the physician and receive confirmation before transcribing it

Answer

Read-back verification of verbal orders for high-alert medications is required to confirm accuracy before administration.

Question 5

A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action BEST reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?

Accepted Answer

Using strict aseptic technique throughout the insertion procedure

Answer

Strict aseptic technique during insertion is the single most important intervention to prevent CAUTI.

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