Patient Safety Assessment
Exam 2
- 1.
The leading cause of work-related injuries in the field of health-care is:
- A.
Bumping into misplaced equipment
- B.
Overexposure to radiation
- C.
Infection owing to poor hand washing techniques
- D.
Abuse of the spine when moving and lifting patients
Correct Answer
D. Abuse of the spine when moving and lifting patients -
- 2.
Which of the following is correct regarding patient transfer?
- A.
Elevate bed or stretcher to a comfortable working height
- B.
Execute the move slowly so patient feels secure
- C.
Think ahead of possible obstacles
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 3.
When lifting a patient, why would you stand with your feet apart?
- A.
To increase the base of support
- B.
To use the mobility muscles
- C.
To make the patient more comfortable
- D.
To lower the center of gravity
Correct Answer
A. To increase the base of support -
- 4.
Which of the following is incorrect regarding body mechanics?
- A.
Keep the heaviest part of an object away from the body
- B.
Make sure floor area is clear of all objects
- C.
Pull heavy items or patients rather than push them
- D.
When picking up object from the floor, bend the knees and lower the body
Correct Answer
A. Keep the heaviest part of an object away from the body -
- 5.
Any manual method or physical device attached to the patient's body that cannot be removed easily and restricts freedom of movement is termed
- A.
Immobilizers
- B.
Restraints
- C.
Reduction devices
- D.
A and B only
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. A and B only -
- 6.
Wheelchair wheels should be locked for all transfers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Which of the following is incorrect regarding assessing a patient's mobility?
- A.
Always transfer a patient across the longest distance
- B.
Give only the assistance that the patient needs for comfort & safety
- C.
Never move a patient without adequate assistance
- D.
Someone should always be @ the patient's side as he or she moves
Correct Answer
A. Always transfer a patient across the longest distance -
- 8.
Which of the following population is most at risk for skin breakdowns?
- A.
Children
- B.
Elderly
- C.
Infants
- D.
Obese
Correct Answer
B. Elderly -
- 9.
The point at which the mass of any body is centered is termed
- A.
Base of support
- B.
Biometrics
- C.
Center of gravity
- D.
Narrow base
Correct Answer
C. Center of gravity -
- 10.
Which of the following assessments should be considered before moving a patient?
- A.
Patient's general condition
- B.
Patient's strength and endurance
- C.
Patient's acceptance of move
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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