Healthcare Environment Quiz

The ideal room temperature for patient comfort is:

• 13-18°C

• 18-23°C

• 23-28°C

• 28-33°C

The recommended relative humidity in a hospital environment is:

• 10-20%

• 20-30%

• 40-60%

• 70-80%

The chief purpose of ventilation in patient care areas is to:

• Control lighting

• Supply fresh air and maintain humidity

• Eliminate noise

• Prevent crowding

Which of the following helps control odors in a hospital unit?

• Closing all windows

• Good ventilation and waste disposal

• Increasing humidity

• Keeping lights dim

Which nursing intervention reduces noise in hospital wards?

• Use of rubber tires and castors on trolleys

• Turning on radios for relaxation

• Increasing alarms to alert staff

• Keeping windows open at all times

The acceptable maximum sound level in general is:

• 55 dB

• 75 dB

• 85 dB

• 95 dB

Which of the following is NOT a nurse's responsibility in maintaining a safe environment?

• Changing bed linens regularly

• Fumigating rooms

• Encouraging overcrowding

• Arranging equipment properly

Which practice prevents the spread of airborne infections?

• Overcrowding wards

• Maintaining good ventilation

• Closing all windows and doors

• Using room fresheners

Fumigation of hospital rooms is done mainly to:

• Reduce noise levels

• Improve lighting

• Destroy microorganisms

• Increase humidity

Which one is NOT part of a nurse’s role in promoting a safe hospital environment?

• Arranging equipment properly

• Maintaining floor cleanliness

• Ensuring adequate lighting

• Encouraging family members to shout near the patient