WorksheetsUnit 3: Safety - Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Hospital Insurance Protection and Access Act
Health Industry Privacy and Access Act
Which organization is responsible for setting and enforcing standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions?
Joint Commission
OSHA
HIPAA
CDC
Which of the following is a primary goal of the Joint Commission?
Enforcing workplace safety laws
Accrediting and improving healthcare organizations
Regulating health insurance policies
Managing patient billing
Which of the following is an example of a medication error prevention strategy? (select all that apply)
Double-checking patient identification before administering medication
Double-checking the route of the medication
Double-checking the dosage of the medication
Double-checking the manufacture name
Which of the following is protected under HIPAA?
Patient’s favorite doctor
Patient’s medical records
Hospital bank statements
Staff work schedules
Which organization accredits hospitals to ensure they meet certain standards of care?
OSHA
Joint Commission
HIPAA
FDA
What is the main purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
To provide information about patient allergies
To give detailed information about the hazards and safe handling of chemicals
To list hospital staff schedules
To describe patient care procedures
A nurse is about to lift a heavy box. Which plan best demonstrates the use of proper body mechanics?
She bends at the waist and keeps her legs straight.
She keeps her back straight, bends her knees, and lifts with her legs.
She twists her body while lifting.
She holds the box away from her body.
A hospital is preparing for a Joint Commission accreditation survey. Which action would best help them meet the standards?
Improving their cafeteria menu
Reviewing and updating all policies and procedures
Adding more parking for patients
Giving staff holidays off
A healthcare worker notices a spill in a hallway. According to OSHA guidelines, what should they do first?
Get housekeeping to clean it up
Clean it up immediately without warning others
Place a warning sign and then clean up the spill
Wait for someone else to handle it
A patient is accidentally exposed to a chemical in the hospital. According to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), what should the healthcare worker do first?
Call the doctor right away
Follow the emergency procedures listed on the MSDS for that chemical
Call your supervisor right away
Only report the incident at the end of the shift
What is the first step in operating a fire extinguisher?
Aim at the base of the fire
Pull the pin
Squeeze the handle
Sweep side to side
During a fire drill, you notice smoke blocking your usual exit. What should you do?
Go back to your classroom
Find an alternative exit
Wait for help
Try to run through the smoke
Why is it important to aim the nozzle at the base of the fire when using a fire extinguisher?
To avoid damaging property
To extinguish the source of the flames
To make the extinguisher last longer
To avoid inhaling smoke
What does RACE stand for?
Run, Alarm, Call for help, and Extinguish/Evacuate
Register, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate
Roll call, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate
Rescue, Alarm, Confine and Extinguish/Evacuate
What is the minimum recommended duration for proper handwashing with soap and water?
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
1 minute
When should healthcare workers wash their hands? (select all that apply)
Before and after patient contact
After contact with bodily fluids
After removing gloves
Before eating
What is the preferred method for cleaning visibly dirty hands?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Soap and water
Wet wipes
Disinfectant spray
What is the correct order for donning (putting on) PPE?
Goggles/Face Shield→ Mask/Respiratory → Gloves→ Gown
Gown → Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face Shield → Gloves
Gloves → Gown → Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face Shield
Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face Shield → Gown → Gloves
What is the correct order for doffing (removing) PPE?
A. Mask/Respirator → Gown → Gloves → Goggles/Face Shield
B. Gown → Gloves → Goggles/Face Shield → Mask/Respirator
C. Goggles/Face Shield → Mask/Respirator → Gloves → Gown
D. Gown → Gloves → Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face Shield
After removing all PPE, the final step is to:
Dispose of PPE in a regular trash bin
Perform hand hygiene
Leave the room immediately
Put on new gloves
What does the number 95 mean in an N95 mask?
It filters out 85% of airborne particles
It filters out at least 95% of airborne particles
It is resistant to oil-based particles
It is the brand name "N95"
How does an N95 respirator filter out airborne particles?
By acting like a sieve or strainer
By using multiple layers of synthetic fibers that trap particles electrostatically
By heating incoming air
By using multiple layers of natural fibers to trap particles
What are the main types of human pathogens? (select all that apply)
fungi
bacteria
viruses
parasites
Who among the following is most susceptible to infections?
The old and the young even if relatively healthy
Those with weakened immune systems
People who exercise regularly
Vaccinated children
