Exam 27: Patient Safety and Quality

The patient has been diagnosed with a respiratory illness and reports shortness of breath. The nurse adjusts the temperature to facilitate the comfort of the patient. At which temperature range will the nurse set the thermostat?

A patient has an ankle restraint applied. Upon assessment the nurse finds the toes a light blue color. Which action will the nurse take next?

The nurse is trying to use alternatives rather than restrain a patient. Which finding will cause the nurse to determine the alternative is working?

The nurse is assessing a patient who reports a previous fall and is using the SPLATT acronym. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient? (Select all that apply.)

Which activity will cause the nurse to monitor for equipment-related accidents?

The nurse is monitoring for Never Events. Which finding indicates the nurse will report a Never Event?

An older-adult patient is using a wheelchair to attend a physical therapy session. Which action by the nurse indicates safe transport of the patient?

A nurse is teaching the patient and family about wound care. Which technique will the nurse teach to best prevent transmission of pathogens?

A patient requires restraints after alternatives are not successful. The nurse is reviewing the orders. Which findings indicate to the nurse the order is legal and appropriate for safe care? (Select all that apply.)

A patient may need restraints. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistive personnel?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. Which behavior alerts the nurse to consider the need for a restraint?

Which patient will the nurse see first?

A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up?

The nurse is discussing about threats to adult safety with a college group. Which statement by a group member indicates understanding of the topic?

A nurse is teaching a community group of school-aged parents about safety. Which safety item is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

A patient is admitted and is placed on fall precautions. The nurse teaches the patient and family about fall precautions. Which action will the nurse take?

A homeless adult patient presents to the emergency department. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: temperature 94.8° F, blood pressure 106/56, apical pulse 58, and respiratory rate 12. Which vital sign should the nurse address immediately?

The nurse is caring for an older adult who presents to the clinic after a fall. The nurse reviews fall prevention in the home. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted-living facility about age-related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask this group?

A home health nurse is teaching a family to prevent electrical shock. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?