Nursing Prioritization and Patient Safety Quiz
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#1
Which patient should the nurse prioritize for immediate care?
A patient with a sprained ankle
A patient complaining of mild headache
A patient experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
A patient requesting assistance with grooming
#2
In the nursing process, what does the 'A' stand for in the acronym 'ADPIE'?
Assessment
Action
Analysis
Appraisal
#3
Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention to promote patient safety?
Administering prescribed medication without checking the patient's identity
Documenting patient assessment findings inaccurately
Educating the patient about fall prevention measures
Ignoring the patient's call bell for assistance
#4
Which of the following is an example of a patient safety goal outlined by The Joint Commission?
Increasing patient wait times
Reducing the occurrence of healthcare-associated infections
Decreasing staff training programs
Lowering patient satisfaction scores
#5
What is the purpose of using the SBAR communication tool in nursing?
To record patient vital signs
To communicate information about a patient's condition clearly and concisely
To schedule patient appointments
To administer medication
#6
What is the primary purpose of a handoff report in nursing?
To transfer patient responsibilities to another nurse
To document patient assessment findings
To provide emotional support to patients
To order medications for the next shift
#7
What is the primary goal of patient safety initiatives?
To reduce healthcare costs
To improve patient satisfaction
To prevent patient harm
To increase hospital revenue
#8
Which action by the nurse indicates effective prioritization during a mass casualty incident?
Treating patients based on age
Treating patients based on severity of injuries
Treating patients based on their ability to pay
Treating patients based on their race
#9
What is the acronym used for prioritization in nursing?
#10
What is the term for the process of determining the urgency of patient needs?
Patient classification
Triage
Assessment
Diagnosis
#11
Which of the following is a common cause of medication errors in nursing?
Double-checking medication administration
Using standard medication administration protocols
Interrupted workflow and distractions
Maintaining a quiet environment
#12
When should the nurse conduct a reassessment of the patient's condition?
Only when requested by the patient
At the beginning of each shift
After administering medication
Only if there are signs of deterioration
#13
Which principle should guide the nurse when prioritizing care for patients?
First come, first served
Equality for all
Maximizing benefits for the greatest number of patients
Favoritism towards the most compliant patients
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