Saudi Prometric Nursing Patient Safety and Ethics 4

Question 1

A patient with dementia is unable to make informed decisions. Who has the legal authority to provide surrogate consent in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

The patient's legal guardian or next of kin

Answer

In Saudi Arabia, a legal guardian or next of kin assumes decision-making authority for patients who lack capacity.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the 'chain of survival' concept in patient safety?

Accepted Answer

A series of linked actions that increase survival from cardiac arrest

Answer

The chain of survival includes early recognition, CPR, defibrillation, and post-resuscitation care — each link improves cardiac arrest outcomes.

Question 3

A nurse notices a physician writing orders that appear unsafe for a patient. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Question the physician directly and clarify the rationale for the orders

Answer

Nurses have an ethical and professional duty to question unclear or potentially harmful orders using assertive, respectful communication.

Question 4

Which situation requires a nurse to apply the principle of 'least restrictive intervention' in patient safety?

Accepted Answer

A confused patient at risk of falling who tries to get out of bed

Answer

The least restrictive intervention principle requires trying alternatives like bed alarms and closer monitoring before resorting to physical restraints.

Question 5

What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in fire safety procedures used in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Remove, Activate, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Remove patients from danger, Activate the alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish or Evacuate.

Saudi Prometric Nursing Practice Test

Saudi Prometric Nursing Practice Test

Saudi Prometric Nursing Patient Safety and Ethics 4