Saunders Safety Exam 2 Practice

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• Which practice supports proper procedure preparation regarding patient safety?
• Before spiking an IV bag with tubing, which action should the nurse perform first?
• A heating pad is prescribed for a client’s back. Which action should the nurse avoid?
• Which statement shows proper understanding of cold therapy?
• For staff entering the room of a patient with an internal radiation implant, which PPE is essential?
• After spinal fusion with a metal implant, the back dressing is wet with clear drainage. What action is appropriate?
• Which standard precautions are required for all patients regardless of diagnosis?
• During seizure precautions, which action is recommended to take when a seizure begins?
• What is the correct practice to identify a patient before a blood draw?
• Reinforcement of instructions for a client using a continuous passive motion machine reveals a need for further teaching when the client says they should:
• For a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube, which item at the bedside is a priority?
• What parental statement demonstrates correct burn prevention knowledge after a toddler burns from hot coffee?
• How often should an IV insertion site be inspected to prevent infection?
• For a child with leukemia and thrombocytopenia, which oral care practice is most appropriate?
• What data point is essential to obtain related to supplements?
• While helping a patient ambulate, he states he feels faint and cannot stand. Which action should the nurse take to assist him safely?
• A mother of a toddler is discussing safety at home to prevent accidental burns. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
• Which statement best reflects how to handle the poison control center number?
• For a client with tetraplegia, which seat device provides the best pressure relief when getting out of bed into a chair?
• If a patient becomes violent or aggressive, what steps should be taken?
• Which method verifies nasogastric tube placement prior to feeding?
• Which statement best describes what is typically required for restraint use?
• Which statement correctly defines the cold zone and hot zone in decontamination planning?
• For an older client at risk for aspiration during meals, which position is recommended?
• Which statement demonstrates proper body mechanics when assisting a client to sit up from the bed?
• Which precaution helps prevent debris from entering the stoma after a stoma/laryngectomy?
• Why is near-miss reporting valuable for patient safety?
• Which statement about shaving with oxygen is unsafe?
• Which statement about restraints is true?
• What safety guidance should be given regarding space heaters in a residence?
• Which outcome best describes safety rounds in reinforcing safety culture among staff?
• A 1-year-old infant is admitted for control of tonic-clonic seizures. Which intervention best reduces the risk of injury during a seizure?
• Which practice is NOT appropriate when caring for a patient with a gastrostomy tube?
• Which statement is not consistent with standard precautions?
• Which complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use should the nurse be most concerned about due to potential interactions with conventional therapy?
• Which statement best reflects safety practice when discussing herbal supplements with patients?
• How should a suspected central line infection be managed?
• In universal protocol for preventing wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery, who marks the surgical site?
• How often should the UAP check the skin and circulation under client restraints?
• What should be done immediately after a safety event occurs?
• What is the maximum recommended duration of continuous suctioning during tracheostomy care?
• A client with open draining Kaposi's sarcoma lesions needs to be bathed and bed linens changed. Which PPE should the nurse wear?
• How should an IV line be maintained to prevent infection?
• A child who has just had cleft palate repair is using elbow restraints. Which nursing intervention should receive the highest priority regarding the restraints?
• When changing neck ties on a tracheostomy tube, which sequence supports safety?
• How do positioning and immobilization devices contribute to safety?
• What is the essential safety measure when assisting a patient with total hip arthroplasty to get out of bed for the first time?
• In a suspected infectious outbreak, what action should be taken first to prevent transmission?
• Which scenario best fits a sentinel event?
• Which statement best describes a safety concern with ginkgo use in the hospital?
• Which position should the patient be placed in to prepare for nasogastric tube insertion?
• Which positioning is correct for an infant in a car seat to maximize safety?
• What are restraints and when are they used?
• Which position is least appropriate for nasogastric tube insertion?
• What are best practices for cleaning and decontaminating patient equipment?
• During hygiene care, which action should be avoided when changing a patient’s gown with an IV in place?
• How should medications be checked to ensure accuracy?
• How does ergonomics relate to medication safety and nurse safety?
• Which seating posture best reduces aspiration risk during meals for a patient at risk for dysphagia?
• A child with leukemia has a platelet count of 19,000/mm3. Which single nursing action is most appropriate to implement?
• Which action should the nurse take to help ensure safety when transferring a client with postural hypotension from bed to chair?
• Which action should the nurse take to safely administer an injection to a client with AIDS?
• How do transmission-based precautions differ between droplet and airborne?
• How should contaminated linens be cleaned and disposed of?
• What action should the nurse take when a feeding pump has no available wall outlet?
• When applying a belt safety restraint, which observation indicates unsafe application?
• A client is having trouble remembering his prescribed medication regimen. Which statement by the nurse is therapeutic?
• Which step is performed first when washing hands with soap and water?
• In a patient with a known bleeding disorder, which statement about ginkgo is most accurate?
• Which bed position helps reduce the risk of a patient falling when not actively receiving care?
• In a home safety assessment, which observation indicates a fire safety risk?
• During a tonic-clonic seizure, which item is inappropriate to use and could cause harm?
• How should you assess whether wrist restraints are not too constrictive?
• What is the correct action when using an alcohol-based hand rub?
• What is the nurse's priority when Anthrax is suspected?
• What is the purpose of educating patients about safety?
• When wrist restraints are used, how often should skin integrity be assessed by removing the restraints?
• Which laboratory result would prompt bleeding precautions in a client receiving an antineoplastic medication intravenously?
• Where should an infant car seat be placed for safety?
• What PPE is appropriate for a patient with suspected tuberculosis during transport?
• When cleaning up a blood spill from a broken blood specimen tube, which action should be avoided?
• An older client pulls out an IV for the second time. After inserting a new IV, what should the nurse do next to secure the IV site?
• For TPN administration considerations, which statement is accurate regarding venous access?
• Why is medication reconciliation important for a newly admitted patient?
• What is a purpose of safety rounds and how do they support safety culture?
• Which of the following should be included in an incident report?
• Which criterion indicates a proper fit for crutches?
• Which action should you perform to reduce caregiver injury when moving a heavy patient?
• A nurse is preparing to feed a client at risk for aspiration. After inspecting the mouth for pockets of food with a penlight and tongue blade, what should be the next action?
• Which question best assesses topical exposure risk to ginkgo?
• The nurse is documenting restraints for a client with a chest tube. Which information should be documented?
• During seizure management in a toddler, which action is contraindicated?
• Which action minimizes risk when responding to aggression?
• For an internal radiation implant, which safety measure is essential for staff entering the room?
• What safety practices reduce the risk of fire when oxygen is in use?
• What is the purpose of the five rights of medication administration?
• Why is incident reporting important, and what information should be documented?
• Which action best demonstrates proper hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
• Which of the following is an effective measure to prevent falls?
• Which action is most effective for preventing falls in a homebound older adult?
• To prevent falls, which action is least likely to prevent a fall?
• Which position is best to prevent aspiration during meals for an older patient at risk?
• What is the priority in reporting a safety event?
• A child requires a rectal suppository. Which action is correct?
• Which PPE is required for contact precautions?
• To reduce the risk of aspiration when initiating an NG tube feeding, which action should the nurse perform?
• What is the purpose of limiting access to patient information during safety procedures?
• What is the essential step before applying restraints in any patient care scenario?
• Why are equipment safety checks before use important?
• The nurse observes a UAP applying body mechanics. Which action demonstrates appropriate technique?
• SCDs are used for which purpose?
• To ensure a mitten restraint is applied correctly, the nurse should do which step?
• What is typically required for restraint use in healthcare settings?
• In a long-term care facility, a UAP caring for a client with wrist restraints should be observed removing the restraints and checking skin integrity at what interval?
• Before performing an intermittent feeding via a nasogastric tube, which actions should the nurse take?
• Which question best addresses the duration and rationale for ginkgo use?
• What should discharge planning include to enhance patient safety after leaving hospital?
• Why is patient identification important before administering medications or procedures?
• When administering a medication through an NG tube that is connected to suction, which step should be completed prior to administration?
• How should patient privacy be protected during safety procedures?
• Which statement indicates a need for further teaching regarding home safety with medications and toxic substances?
• Which action should the nurse perform when suctioning a client with a tracheostomy?
• When should hand hygiene be performed in patient care?
• Which medication is known to be ototoxic?
• Which risk is NOT associated with restraints?
• How should sharps be disposed to prevent needlestick injuries?
• In the ambulatory care setting, if a wastebasket catches fire, what is the immediate action?
• Which technique is appropriate for delivering intermittent feeding through a gastrostomy tube?
• After administering medication to a client with AIDS, how should used needle be disposed?
• Which instruction should be included in home care for a patient with a stoma or laryngectomy?
• How should healthcare providers protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure during diagnostic imaging?
• Why is medication reconciliation important during a hospital admission?
• When repositioning a dependent client who weighs more than 250 pounds, which action is appropriate?
• Which of the following is part of the protocol for securing medication storage areas?
• Which statement best addresses your children's after-school safety and isolation concerns?
• During first-time ambulation after total hip arthroplasty, which action should the nurse perform?
• Why is hand hygiene critical before and after patient contact?
• What is the core principle of the Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard?
• What is a purpose of routine audits in medication storage security?
• Which statement about Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs) is correct?
• What is a sentinel event in patient safety, and which example illustrates it?
• Which observation most suggests a hearing deficit in a client being admitted to a facility?
• When providing mouth care to an unconscious client, which action should be avoided?
• What is alarm fatigue and how can it be mitigated?
• Which question would best assess a patient’s current bleeding risk related to herbal supplement use?
• How should environmental safety be maintained in patient rooms?
• During urinary catheter removal, which equipment should the nurse obtain to perform the procedure?
• What is disaster preparedness, and what is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• Which PPE is appropriate when bathing a client with open Kaposi's sarcoma lesions and changing bed linens?
• How often should the IV of a patient receiving fluid replacement therapy be checked according to standard practice?
• What is a nurse’s role in preventing patient falls?
• Which nursing measure is necessary when caring for a gastrostomy tube?
• When caring for a patient who is restrained, which assessment should be prioritized?
• Why are two identifiers used before treatment?
• Why are extra safeguards used for high-alert medications?
• Which consideration best promotes patient safety when seizures are suspected and ginkgo use is reported?
• In a patient with suspected seizure who reports using ginkgo, which question is most important to assess potential risk?
• How long should you rub with an alcohol-based hand rub until dry?
• Which statement demonstrates proper burn-prevention knowledge for a family with a toddler?
• Which activity is a typical responsibility of a safety program in healthcare?
• After pulling the pin on a fire extinguisher, what is the next action?
• What is a key reason to wear PPE during cleanup of a blood spill?
• In discharge planning, which equipment improves safety during transfers for a patient with mobility risk?
• Topically applied herbal products may cause which risk?
• During preparation for a tepid bath for a child with fever, which item is unnecessary?
• Which of the following are essential components of a Hazard Communication (HazCom) program?
• Which action is unsafe when using a home oxygen delivery system?
• A client will be admitted for a radiation implant. Which measure should the nurse plan to implement?
• Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about home oxygen safety?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended body mechanics guideline when lifting?
• After spinal laminectomy and fusion, do not lift objects weighing more than how many pounds?
• For a patient with dysphagia requiring nectar-thickened liquids, which mealtime practice is most appropriate?
• In the home safety assessment, which observation requires attention besides unsecured scatter rugs?
• Which scenario most clearly warrants withholding ginkgo until clearance by a health care provider?
• What is the proper method for assisting a patient to ambulate?
• Which step comes first in the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher?
• When providing mouth care to an unconscious patient, which action should be avoided?
• During administration of a medication through an NG tube connected to suction, what should you do with suction during administration?
• Which action should the nurse take regarding safety when admitted with suspected seizure and uses herbal supplement?
• Which observation indicates the need to adjust restraint application due to risk of constriction?
• What is a primary role of a safety officer or safety committee in healthcare?
• Which action should be avoided when delivering oxygen via nasal cannula?
• During the universal safety protocol, which elements are confirmed during the time-out?
• Before giving a medication through an enteral tube, what is essential to verify?
• Which is a common side effect of scopolamine?
• In the late evening, a client who had hip fracture repair becomes slightly confused and moves about in bed. Which actions should the nurse take first?
• Which option represents the correct first action when preparing to spike an IV bag?
• Which statement about high-alert medications is true?
• Which action demonstrates the correct initial step when using a fire extinguisher?
• Which action is appropriate to delegate to a UAP for a restrained client with an abdominal drainage tube?
• Which method is appropriate for changing neck ties on a tracheostomy tube?
• What practice helps prevent the spread of infection when handling contaminated linens?
• A wastebasket is on fire; after ensuring the patient is out, what is the next nursing action?
• A patient with a radioactive implant should be managed in which room setting?
• Which observation requires immediate attention in the home environment for an older adult?
• In a fire safety scenario, which item is essential to have at the bedside for a patient with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube?
• Prior to applying a cold pack to the right lower extremity, which data should be collected?
• Which element should discharge planning include to enhance safety after leaving hospital?
• Which client is safest for a licensed practical nurse to care for?
• During a tonic-clonic seizure, which safety action is most appropriate for staff to take?
• A client with chronic pain has been taught to operate a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. Which action demonstrates understanding when the level of stimulation is uncomfortable?
• Why is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) infused through a central catheter?
• The nurse reinforces safety measures for a client with chronic vertigo that is poorly controlled. Which safety measure is most important to prevent injury?
• Using the fall risk tool, which score indicates a moderate risk level?
• Why should electrical cords be secured in patient rooms?
• What precautions are taken when transporting a patient with a contagious disease within a facility?
• Which driving instruction is appropriate after spinal surgery?
• What is considered a high-alert medication and why?
• What element supports accountability in safe medication storage?
• A client with a nasogastric tube is receiving tube feedings. Which statement best reflects the primary safety concern?
• If residual is 200 mL during intermittent feeding, which action is most appropriate?
• Which statement about herbal supplements and diabetes is most accurate?
• What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation on admission?
• The nurse encounters a fire in a patient's room where the gown is smoldering and the trash can is on fire. What action should be taken first?
• Which action is most important when a patient uses ginkgo and is on warfarin?
• What does the safety acronym RACE stand for in hospital fire safety?
• If a prescribed medication is available in an enteral form, what should the nurse do first?
• Which instruction would be helpful to promote skin integrity for a paraplegic client?
• A patient with severe dysphagia due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis should have which measure prioritized in the plan of care for safe feeding?
• How should you respond to a spill of blood or bodily fluids?
• A nurse observes a UAP feeding a client recovering from a stroke who has residual dysphagia and requires nectar-thickened liquids. The nurse should intervene if the UAP attempts which action?
• Which factor reduces fall risk in the home environment?
• In an adolescent with a gunshot wound to the foot, what is the first step the nurse should take to prevent future injury?
• Which of the following factors increases fall risk for elderly patients in hospitals?
• Which action is most appropriate when a patient using ginkgo also receives anticoagulant therapy?