Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning Vol. 1 & 2, 4e (Pearson) Module
51 Safety
1. A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because
there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls. Which
response by the nurse is best?
A) "The nurses here are safe. The posters are directed at certain members of
the healthcare team who have been making more mistakes than usual." B)
"You don't need to worry about posters on the wall. Our primary concern is
getting you well."
C) "We never make mistakes here. We want the public to know that we
have client safety goals here."
D) "There is a potential for errors in all healthcare settings. The posters
remind the staff and the clients of the need to work together to prevent
them.": Answer:
D
D) Client safety initiatives address collaborative efforts by staff and clients to
promote safety in healthcare settings. These initiatives require collaboration by all
members of the team, including clients.
2. Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's National Patient
Safety Goals during a staff meeting. Which element of performance should
the nurses implement to meet the goal of identifying clients correctly?
A) Labeling all medications with the client's name
B) Consistently using two methods to identify the client
C) Asking the client's name before conducting assessments
D) Marking the intended surgical site on the client: Answer: B
B) Two elements of performance that accompany the goal to identify clients
correctly include consistently using two methods to identify the client.
3. After completing an assessment, the nurse determines a client is at risk
for safety issues. Which data supports the nurse's conclusion?
A) Lives with adult married daughter and family
B) Occasional dizziness with walking
C) Follows a vegetarian diet
D) Receives an annual ophthalmologic examination: Answer: B
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51 Safety
1. A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because
there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls. Which
response by the nurse is best?
A) "The nurses here are safe. The posters are directed at certain members of
the healthcare team who have been making more mistakes than usual." B)
"You don't need to worry about posters on the wall. Our primary concern is
getting you well."
C) "We never make mistakes here. We want the public to know that we
have client safety goals here."
D) "There is a potential for errors in all healthcare settings. The posters
remind the staff and the clients of the need to work together to prevent
them.": Answer:
D
D) Client safety initiatives address collaborative efforts by staff and clients to
promote safety in healthcare settings. These initiatives require collaboration by all
members of the team, including clients.
2. Several nurses are discussing the Joint Commission's National Patient
Safety Goals during a staff meeting. Which element of performance should
the nurses implement to meet the goal of identifying clients correctly?
A) Labeling all medications with the client's name
B) Consistently using two methods to identify the client
C) Asking the client's name before conducting assessments
D) Marking the intended surgical site on the client: Answer: B
B) Two elements of performance that accompany the goal to identify clients
correctly include consistently using two methods to identify the client.
3. After completing an assessment, the nurse determines a client is at risk
for safety issues. Which data supports the nurse's conclusion?
A) Lives with adult married daughter and family
B) Occasional dizziness with walking
C) Follows a vegetarian diet
D) Receives an annual ophthalmologic examination: Answer: B
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