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concepts of nursing
Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statement describes the main goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project? | Prepare future nurses to advance quality and safety. |
| Which individuals are more likely to be involved in an intentional injury? | A young adult male with a history of violence A middle-aged female who was abused as a child An adolescent female with severe depression |
| Which guidelines regarding the use of abbreviations in documentation would the nurse follow? | Documentation of “5 mg” is acceptable. Using “unit” as a form of measurement is appropriate. For doses under 1, use a leading zero (e.g., 0.5 mg). |
| Which external/environmental factors would the nurse identify as affecting an individual’s safety? | Residing in a high-crime area Living with an abusive, alcoholic individual |
| 50yr-old construction worker arrives at hospital w/stomach cramps & vomiting for days. smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and lives near a landfill. Which external/environmental factor would the nurse identify that likely has affected the patient’s safety? | Place of residence |
| Which question would the nurse ask a teenager related to a unique risk factor for this age group? | “Do you text while driving?” |
| When teaching a group of new parents about feeding their children, which food safety information would the nurse provide? | Monitor food expiration dates closely. Cook food to the appropriate temperature. |
| The nurse has taught a neighborhood group about home safety. Which patient statement demonstrates a need for further teaching? | “I will store my gun and ammunition together in a locked case.” |
| The nurse is preparing to discuss medication administration with a family. Which teachings would the nurse provide? | Never take larger or more frequent doses of medications. Do not refer to medication as “candy” when speaking to children. |
| Read over directions in direct light, and follow all directions on medication labels. Contact the health care provider if you have any questions about dosing. | |
| Which group would the nurse identify as having the highest risk for drowning? | children 1 to 4 |
| Which environmental risk would the nurse identify as often leading to falls? | Inadequate lighting |
| patient is intubated & confused tries to pull out endotracheal tube. other measures to divert patient’s attention fail, applies soft wrist restraints, w/provider’s order, protect patient’s airway. Which finding alerts the nurse to reapply the restraint? | Impeded pulse on wrists |
| Which teachings would the nurse provide when teaching a group of assistive personnel about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and infection control? | it may lead to sepsis. It is resistant to common antibiotics. It is associated with infections of the skin. |
| Which items would the nurse identify as an example of a physical restraint? | Safety jacket Four raised side rails Wrist cuffs |
| Which “rights” are considered to be the “Original 5” rights of medication administration? | The right drug, dose, time, patient, route |
| Which skills would the nurse need to demonstrate according to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) safety competency? | Uses national patient safety resources Analyzes errors to design system improvement Communicates observations and concerns about hazards |
| In which ways is the nurse accountable for enhancing patient safety in the health care setting? | Provide fall risk assessments. Implement restraints only as a last measure. Prevent medication errors. Minimize or eliminate radiation exposure. Prevent procedural errors. |
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colby.caswell