#1
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of nursing safety procedures?
Avoiding hand hygiene
Ignoring patient history
Administering medication without verification
Verifying patient identity before procedures
#2
What is the primary purpose of using a safety checklist in nursing procedures?
To increase efficiency
To reduce errors and ensure protocol adherence
To save time during patient care
To bypass certain steps in procedures
#3
Which action by a nurse demonstrates proper infection control protocol?
Failure to wash hands between patients
Wearing gloves only when touching visibly soiled items
Proper disposal of used needles in a puncture-proof container
Sharing personal protective equipment (PPE) with colleagues
#4
What is the purpose of the 'Time Out' procedure before surgery?
To delay surgery
To discuss unrelated matters
To verify patient identity, procedure, and site
To rush through pre-operative preparations
#5
What is the purpose of using a medication reconciliation process in healthcare?
To intentionally mix medications
To ensure accuracy in patient medication lists
To discourage medication adherence
To skip the review of patient medications
#6
Why is it essential for nurses to maintain proper body mechanics when lifting patients?
To increase the risk of back injuries
To provide comfort to patients
To prevent musculoskeletal injuries to themselves
To speed up the lifting process
#7
Why is it important for nurses to document all aspects of patient care?
To increase workload
To provide a legal record of care provided
To avoid communication with other healthcare professionals
To save time during shifts
#8
What is the primary purpose of utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?
To match uniform colors
To decrease safety measures
To reduce exposure to infectious agents and hazards
To increase patient discomfort
#9
What is the primary goal of conducting patient identification checks before administering medications?
To increase medication errors
To ensure medication adherence
To verify patient identity and prevent medication errors
To speed up the medication administration process
#10
Which of the following is a measure to prevent patient falls in healthcare settings?
Keeping the environment cluttered
Providing assistance only when asked by the patient
Using bed rails as physical restraints
Implementing regular patient assessments and providing mobility aids
#11
What is the primary goal of implementing a rapid response team (RRT) in healthcare facilities?
To delay emergency interventions
To provide rapid transport for patients
To respond quickly to deteriorating patient conditions
To increase paperwork for nursing staff
#12
What should nurses prioritize when delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Providing inadequate training to UAP
Assigning tasks outside UAP's scope of practice
Ensuring tasks are appropriate and within UAP's competency level
Ignoring the need for supervision
#13
What is the purpose of utilizing restraints in patient care?
To ensure patient comfort
To prevent patients from leaving the healthcare facility
To replace proper assessment and intervention
To increase patient mobility
#14
Which of the following actions is a nurse's responsibility during a fire emergency in a healthcare facility?
Waiting for instructions from other staff members
Directing patients to take elevators
Ensuring patients are safely evacuated
Ignoring alarms
#15
Why is it crucial for nurses to communicate effectively with patients and their families?
To increase patient isolation
To confuse patients about their care plans
To promote understanding and trust
To discourage patient involvement in decision-making
#16
What is the purpose of performing regular equipment checks in healthcare settings?
To intentionally overlook faulty equipment
To decrease patient safety
To identify and address potential hazards or malfunctions
To increase workload