Safety ch 4

Front

When a pt. cannot reach a call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. What consideration is being met/followed?

Back

Pt. safety

Front

Using a lift to help move pt's. and decrease back injuries among staff is which type of healthcare safety?

Back

Ergonomics

Front

When moving a pt. it is best to keep feet shoulder width apart. This is which type of professional healthcare safety?

Back

Body mechanics

Front

A pt. brings an unlabeled bottle to the hospital with him. The nurse cannot identify the substance and reports to her supervisor. Which safety guideline is being followed?

Back

Hazardous materials

Front

Safety drills help us prepare for, respond to & recover from unexpected situations. This environmental safety process is

Back

Basic emergency response

Front

Two nurses working together to move an overweight pt. are practicing which safety guideline?

Back

Body mechanics

Front

Which statement shows a lack of understanding of patient safety needs? Options: "Before I perform a procedure on a patient I explain it in detail", "I keep the wheels on the bed unlocked so I can move it in an emergency"

Back

"I keep the wheels on the bed unlocked so I can move it in an emergency"

Front

A podiatrist wears safety glasses while trimming a patient's toenails. This shows which safety compliance?

Back

Heathcare professional safety

Front

Which patient handling task, along with proper body mechanics, most likely helps reduce the risk of injury? Options: Movement utilizing teamwork & assistive devices, Moving a patient by yourself utilizing assistance devices

Back

Movement utilizing teamwork & assistive devices

Front

Organization to avoid repetitive motion and prevent other hazards that could cause injury are meeting which safety standard?

Back

Ergonomics