Personal Hygiene, Safety & Mobility
You suspect your patient has an infection. Identify assessment data consistent with an
infection. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A. WBC 11,500/mm3
B. Temp 102.4F
C. Neutrophils 60%
D. Negative culture of sputum
A. WBC 11,500/mm3
B. Temp 102.4F
Match the following safety goals to their solutions according to the "2024 National
Patient Safety Goals" developed by the Joint Commission. MATCH
A. Use alarm Safety
B. Identify patients correctly
C. Prevent mistakes in surgery
D. Prevent infection
1. Use 2 patient identifiers such as name and DOB.
2. Mark the correct place on the patient's body where the surgery is to be done.
3. Use hand cleaning guidelines from the CDC and WHO.
4. Make improvements to ensure that alarms on medical equipment are heard and
responded to.
A. - 4.
B. - 1.
, C. - 2.
D. - 3.
Virchow's triad consists of all of the following except?
A. Increased clotting factors
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Damage to the vessel wall
D. Alterations of blood flow
B. Pulmonary embolism
Which of the following questions is appropriate to assess a patient's need for assistance
with hygiene?
A. List for me current medications you are taking.
B. Have you noticed any changes in the texture of your skin lately?
C. Is there a particular time of day you prefer your bath?
D. Which parts of the bath can you do for yourself?
D. Which parts of the bath can you do for yourself?
You receive report on a patient that is confused and pulling out IVs and removing their
gown. What should you do first?
A. Obtain an order for 4-point restraints
B. Involve the family in trying to prevent the patient from removing the necessary
items.
C. Administer a sedative to help the patient rest
D. Call the doctor and get an order for a Posey bed
B. Involve the family in trying to prevent the patient from removing the necessary
items.