PROMOTION OF SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS

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PROMOTION OF SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -20 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following is not a preventative measure for pressure-ulcer formation?

• Padding bony areas on the body
• Repositioning the patient at least every two hours
• Keeping the patient in a sitting position while in their bed
• Changing soiled linens and clothing promptly

Answer:

• Keeping the patient in a sitting position while in their bed

Question 2: Of the following patients, which one has the highest risk for skin injury?

• An elderly woman in an assisted-living facility who ambulates with a cane
• An eighty-year-old man in the hospital recovering from hip surgery
• A seventy-year old man hospitalized for pneumonia
• An elderly woman who is incontinent of stool, and who is showing signs of confusion

Answer:

• An elderly woman who is incontinent of stool, and who is showing signs of confusion

Question 3: When preparing to transfer a patient from their bed to a wheelchair, what is the first step to take?

• Ensure that the bed is locked
• Inform the patient about what is going to happen
• Get another staff member to help
• Have the patient sit-up in bed

Answer:

• Inform the patient about what is going to happen

Question 4: Which step in the hand washing process below is incorrect?

• Turn on the warm water
• Place soap in the palm of the hand
• Rub hands and wash for at least ten seconds
• Rinse hands with fingers pointing down

Answer:

• Rub hands and wash for at least ten seconds

Question 5: Which type of precaution would be used for a patient with a clostridium difficile (C.Diff) infection?

• Droplet
• Airborne
• Contact
• Standard precautions only

Answer:

• Contact

Question 6: An aide is caring for a patient with a known respiratory infection. The patient is on droplet precautions. What is the minimum PPE required when caring for this patient?

• Gloves, gown, N-95 respirator
• Gown, eyewear, gloves, and a disposable mask
• Gloves and disposable mask
• Disposable mask, sterile gloves, and eyewear

Answer:

• Gloves and disposable mask

Question 7: What is the number one cause of traumatic brain injuries?

• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Being struck by something
• Assault

Answer:

• Falls

Question 8: There is a tornado in the area of the facility, and an aide is responsible for moving a bedridden patient to safety. The patient's room has a window and is located on the first floor.Which answer is the most appropriate?

• Stay with the patient but do not move them
• Push the bed into the doorway
• Push the bed into a room in the interior of the building
• Carry the patient to an interior room

Answer:

• Push the bed into a room in the interior of the building

Question 9: Which of the following is not a risk factor for falls in the elderly?

• Using a cane to walk
• Inadequate lighting in a room
• Muscle weakness
• Slower reflexes

Answer:

• Using a cane to walk

Question 10: An aide enters a patient's room in response to the call light and sees a fire behind the television. What is the aide's first action?

• Activate the fire alarm
• Use the nearest fire extinguisher
• Move the patient to a safer location away from the room
• Smother the fire with a blanket

Answer:

• Move the patient to a safer location away from the room

Question 11: Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?

• Keeping the mouth covered when coughing or sneezing
• Disinfecting shared patient equipment
• Proper hand washing with soap and water
• Avoiding contact with infectious patients

Answer:

• Proper hand washing with soap and water