Reading: Workplace Text Comprehension Flashcards

A policy reads: 'Consent forms must be signed by the patient and a witness before any procedure.' A form has only the patient's signature. Can the procedure proceed?

Answer: No, a witness signature is also required

The policy requires both signatures, so a missing witness signature blocks the procedure.

A notice states: 'The lift is out of service. Please use the stairs at the east end.' What should staff do?

Answer: Use the east-end stairs

With the lift unavailable, the notice directs people to the east-end stairs.

A guideline reads: 'Antibiotics should be reviewed at 48 hours and stopped if no infection is confirmed.' What happens at 48 hours if infection is unconfirmed?

Answer: The antibiotics are stopped

The guideline directs stopping antibiotics when infection is not confirmed at review.

A bulletin says: 'Uniforms must be changed daily and not worn outside the hospital.' Which behaviour breaches the policy?

Answer: Wearing the uniform home on the commute

Wearing the uniform outside the hospital violates the rule against external use.

A form instruction reads: 'Use black ink and write in block capitals.' Which entry follows the instruction?

Answer: SMITH written in black block letters

Black ink and block capitals match both stated requirements.

A memo states: 'Incident reports must be filed within 24 hours; late reports require a written explanation.' What is needed for a report filed after 24 hours?

Answer: A written explanation

Late submission triggers the requirement to provide a written explanation.

A protocol reads: 'Patients allergic to penicillin should be prescribed the alternative listed in Appendix 2.' Where is the alternative drug found?

Answer: Appendix 2

The protocol explicitly directs staff to Appendix 2 for the alternative.