Perioperative Environment Risk Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of an effective risk management program in the perioperative environment?

• To reduce the cost of operations

• To ensure health and safety of employees

• To provide working conditions that jeopardize health

• To increase the number of employees

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a risk management program?

• Administration

• Prevention

• Correction

• Marketing

What should be done with faulty or malfunctioning equipment?

• It should be repaired immediately

• It should be taken out of service immediately

• It should be reported to the media

• It should be used until it breaks down

What type of programs should be conducted regularly to inform employees about hazards?

• Marketing programs

• Financial programs

• Social programs

• In-service programs

What should be provided for employees in case of injury?

• A financial bonus

• A warning letter

• Medical attention

• A day off

Which of the following is a responsibility of employees in the perioperative environment?

• To ignore unsafe conditions

• To report unsafe conditions

• To create new policies

• To avoid using protective attire

What should be maintained for each employee regarding their health?

• A record of their salary history

• A list of their favorite activities

• Records of preemployment medical examinations

• A permanent file of their social media

What is the purpose of monitoring devices in hazardous locations?

• To ensure compliance with regulations

• To increase productivity

• To entertain employees

• To reduce costs

What should be done with accident reports regarding injuries?

• They should be filed with the administration

• They should be destroyed

• They should be ignored

• They should be shared on social media

What type of attire should employees wear in the operating room?

• Costumes

• Casual clothing

• Protective attire

• Formal wear