Safety Goals A&C

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A nurse is collecting a blood specimen from a patient. Which action ensures compliance with patient identification safety standards? Labeling the specimen container after leaving the patient’s room. Asking the patient’s family member to confirm their identity. Labeling the specimen container in the presence of the patient. Using the patient’s hospital room number as the identifier.

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Labeling the specimen container in the presence of the patient.

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A newborn in the NICU is at higher risk of misidentification. Which method is most appropriate for identifying newborn patients? Options: Using only the mother’s identification band for verification. Using two body sites and/or barcoding for identification. Assigning a temporary name until discharge. Relying on physical features to distinguish newborns.

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Using two body sites and/or barcoding for identification.

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A nurse receives a lab result showing a patient's potassium level is 2.8 mEq/L. According to the Safety Goals, what is the nurse’s priority action?

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Notify the HCP within the hospital’s designated time frame.

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A nurse is administering IV heparin to a patient. What is the best safety measure to follow before administering this high-alert medication?

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Having another RN verify the medication and dose at the bedside before administration.

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A hospital's clinical alarm safety plan involves input from medical staff. What is the primary goal of identifying the most important alarm signals?

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To manage alarm signals based on their potential risk to patients and ensure timely responses.

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A nurse is performing a surgical procedure. To prevent surgical site infections, which action should the nurse take?

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Follow proper hand hygiene guidelines throughout the surgical procedure.

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A nurse is caring for a patient with a urinary catheter. To reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), which of the following should the nurse prioritize? Options: Wash hands only before inserting the catheter., Use sterile technique and practice proper hand hygiene during catheter insertion and maintenance., Change the catheter every 24 hours., Avoid hand hygiene when adjusting catheter tubing.

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Use sterile technique and practice proper hand hygiene during catheter insertion and maintenance.

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A nurse is assessing a patient’s risk for falls. Which action is most important in reducing the risk of patient harm resulting from falls? Options: Keep the bed in the lowest position and ensure the call light is within reach., Allow the patient to walk to the bathroom independently to promote mobility., Focus on using medications to prevent falls in patients with a high fall risk., Only assess fall risk once during admission and do not reassess.

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Keep the bed in the lowest position and ensure the call light is within reach.

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A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a patient at risk for pressure injuries. Which action should be prioritized to prevent pressure injury development? A) Keep the patient’s skin clean and dry to prevent moisture buildup. B) Limit patient repositioning to once every 12 hours. C) Use a hard surface for the patient’s bed to prevent pressure buildup. D) Encourage the patient to stay in one position to avoid unnecessary movement.

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Keep the patient’s skin clean and dry to prevent moisture buildup.

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A nurse is screening a patient for suicidal ideation. According to NPSG, which of the following is a required action for all patients being treated for behavioral health conditions? Options: Only screen patients who have a previous history of suicide attempts., Screen all patients for suicidal ideation during care., Only screen patients with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder., Screen patients only if they express suicidal thoughts during discharge.

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Screen all patients for suicidal ideation during care.