Principles of Patient Care and Safety - CNA 24

What is the primary goal of infection control in healthcare settings?

• Eliminating all bacteria and viruses

• Minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

• Isolating patients with infectious diseases

• Administering antibiotics to all patients

Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

• Common cold

• Seasonal flu

• Urinary tract infection acquired in a hospital

• Food poisoning from contaminated food

What is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Gown, mask, gloves

• Mask, gown, gloves

• Gown, gloves, mask

• Gloves, mask, gown

What is the most effective method for preventing the transmission of infectious diseases?

• Proper hand hygiene

• Wearing gloves all the time

• Disinfecting surfaces with alcohol-based solutions

• Administering vaccinations to all patients

Which actions promotes patient safety in a healthcare environment?

• Leaving medication at the bedside for the patient to take as needed

• Using proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients

• Allowing family members to perform invasive procedures on the patient

• Administering medications without double checking the patient's identity

What does the acronym RACE stand for in relation to fire safety?

• Run, Assess, Cover, Evacuate

• Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate / Extinguish

• Respond, Assess, Contain, Extinguish

• Remove, Assess, Cover, Evacuate

What is the primary responsibility of a healthcare professional when a patient refuses medical treatment?

• Ignoring the patient's wishes and proceeding with treatment

• Informing the patient of the potential consequences of refusal

• Forcing the patient to comply with the recommended treatment

• Contacting the patient's family for their input on the matter

Which of the following is an example of maintaining patient dignity?

• Discussing personal details about the patient with colleagues in public areas

• Ignoring the patient's preferences regarding their care and treatment

• Knocking on the patient's door before entering their room

• Rushing through care tasks without explaining them to the patient

What is the appropriate action when a healthcare professional makes an error in patient documentation?

• Erase the incorrect information and rewrite it without indicating the mistake

• Leave the error as is and document the correct information in a separate section

• Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct information, and sign and date the correction

• Tear out the page with the error and start documenting on a new page

What is the purpose of a patient's Bill of Rights?

• To ensure that patients receive treatment regardless of their ability to pay

• To outline the financial responsibilities of patients receiving medical care

• To protect the rights and dignity of patients during healthcare interactions

• To enforce strict regulations and limitations on healthcare providers