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Healthcare Safety and Adaptation

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hand Hygiene

a)

Most effective way to prevent HAIs; Perform before/after patient contact; Required after glove removal; Required after contact with body fluids.

b)

Only necessary after contact with body fluids.

c)

Can be skipped if gloves are worn.

d)

Only required before patient contact.

2.

Late Signs of Poor Perfusion

a)

Hypotension

b)

Dizziness

c)

Nausea

d)

Fatigue

3.

Specimen Contamination

a)

Touching inside of container contaminates sample

b)

Collecting urine from toilet is a safe practice

c)

Improper cleansing leads to accurate results

d)

Using a sterile container prevents contamination

4.

Physiological Adaptation Overview

a)

Focuses on body system changes; Tests recognition of deterioration; Emphasizes early detection and escalation.

b)

Concentrates on psychological responses to stress; Aims to improve mental resilience.

c)

Examines genetic factors influencing health; Highlights the role of heredity in disease.

d)

Analyzes environmental impacts on health; Discusses the importance of lifestyle choices.

5.

Needlestick & Sharps Safety

a)

Never recap needles; Activate safety device immediately after use; Dispose in sharps container; Wash area immediately after needlestick injury.

b)

Recap needles before disposal to prevent injury.

c)

Dispose of needles in regular trash bins.

d)

Use the same needle multiple times to save resources.

6.

Droplet Precautions

a)

Require surgical mask; Common droplet infections: Influenza, Pertussis, Meningococcal meningitis.

b)

Require no mask; Common droplet infections: Tuberculosis, Measles, Chickenpox.

c)

Require surgical mask; Common droplet infections: HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis.

d)

Require face shield; Common droplet infections: Common cold, Strep throat, Norovirus.

7.

Central Line Care

a)

Strict aseptic technique required; Scrub the hub before access; Monitor insertion site for redness, drainage, swelling; Report fever or signs of infection immediately.

b)

Use a sterile dressing and change it every week.

c)

Flush the line with saline every 24 hours regardless of use.

d)

Only monitor the insertion site if there are visible signs of infection.

8.

Standard Precautions

a)

Used for all clients; Includes hand hygiene, gloves, and PPE as needed; Assume all blood/body fluids are infectious.

b)

Only used for clients with known infections.

c)

Only requires gloves and masks for all procedures.

d)

Only applicable in surgical settings.

9.

Clean-Catch Urine Specimen

a)

Cleanse perineal area; Begin voiding, then collect midstream urine; Avoid touching inside of container; Send specimen promptly or refrigerate.

b)

Collect urine in any container without cleansing the area.

c)

Only collect urine after a full bladder is achieved.

d)

Refrigerate the specimen for at least 24 hours before sending.

10.

Restraint Safety

a)

Restraints can be used without an order if necessary.

b)

Restraints should be used for staff convenience.

c)

Restraints require an order; use only after less restrictive measures fail.

d)

Restraints can be used indefinitely without assessment.

11.

Perfusion Basics

a)

Perfusion refers to the process of oxygenated blood reaching tissues.

b)

Perfusion is the same as respiration.

c)

Perfusion is only important during exercise.

d)

Perfusion has no impact on organ function.

12.

C. diff Infection Control

a)

Requires soap and water hand hygiene; Alcohol-based sanitizer is ineffective; Contact precautions used.

b)

Alcohol-based sanitizer is effective; soap and water is not necessary; no contact precautions needed.

c)

Hand hygiene is optional; any sanitizer can be used; no special precautions required.

d)

Only gloves are needed; hand hygiene is not important; contact precautions are not necessary.

13.

Urine Output & Perfusion

a)

Most sensitive indicator of perfusion; Normal: ≥ 30 mL/hr

b)

Prevention > treatment

c)

Safety > comfort

d)

Report output late signs

14.

Oxygen Safety

a)

Oxygen is a fire accelerant; Post 'Oxygen in Use' signage; No smoking or open flames; Avoid petroleum-based products.

b)

Oxygen is safe to use with any products.

c)

Oxygen can be used freely without any precautions.

d)

Oxygen does not support combustion.

15.

Legal Documentation

a)

Chart subjectively and inaccurately; Document before care is completed; Use any abbreviations; Label entries clearly.

b)

Chart objectively and accurately; Document after care is completed; Use approved abbreviations only; Label late entries clearly.

c)

Chart only when necessary; Document during care; Use unapproved abbreviations; Label all entries as late.

d)

Chart inaccurately; Document after care is started; Use no abbreviations; Label entries with dates.

16.

Incident Reporting

a)

Required for: Client falls, Medication errors, Equipment malfunctions

b)

Part of the medical record

c)

Used for patient satisfaction surveys

d)

Only for equipment malfunctions

17.

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

a)

CAUTI (Foley catheter), CLABSI (central lines), Surgical site infections

b)

Only surgical site infections are common

c)

Invasive devices do not increase risk

d)

Treatment is always prioritized over prevention

18.

Early Signs of Poor Perfusion

a)

Restlessness

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Warm skin

d)

Delayed capillary refill

19.

Foley Catheter Safety

a)

Maintain a closed drainage system; Secure catheter to prevent traction; Keep drainage bag below bladder level; Perform routine perineal care; Remove catheter as soon as possible.

b)

Ensure the catheter is always above bladder level.

c)

Change the drainage bag every hour.

d)

Use a larger catheter size for all patients.

20.

Airborne Precautions

a)

Require N95 respirator; Common airborne infections: Tuberculosis, Measles.

b)

Require surgical mask; Common airborne infections: Influenza, Chickenpox.

c)

No special precautions; Common airborne infections: Common Cold, Strep Throat.

d)

Require face shield; Common airborne infections: Mumps, Rubella.