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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
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Fundamental Concepts And Skills For Nursing
Florence Nightingale described 6 elements of environment. They are:
1. temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting, odor, and noise
2. temperature, ventilation, safety, lighting, odor, and noise
3. temperature, circulation, vaporizers, lighting, sensory and perception, odor, and privacy
4. te...
Fundamental Concepts and Skills for
Nursing CH 20 Patient Environment and
Safety Comprehensive Exam Questions
And 100% Verified Answers.
Florence Nightingale described 6 elements of environment. They are:
1. temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting, odor, and noise
2. temperature, ventilation, safety, lighting, odor, and noise
3. temperature, circulation, vaporizers, lighting, sensory and perception, odor, and privacy
Which of the following is not an appropriate guideline for bed-making?
1. check to make sure the bed wheels are locked
2. an occupied bed is made only when the patient can not be out of bed
3. unfold linens onto the bed
4. place soiled linens on the floor - Answer 4
Most agencies use the RACE acronym to respond to a fire because it is easy to remember. Which letter is
correctly identified?
1. R- run away from the immediate danger
2. A- activate the fire alarm system
3. C- call 911
4. E- evacuate - Answer 2
Melanie is working in the emergency room. Her patient is vomiting and has diarrhea, a loss of appetite,
skin damage, and the potential for seizures, coma, or death. The patient informs Melanie that he was
exposed to a high dose of radiation in a short period. What does this sound like?
1. anthrax
, 2. botulism
3. acute radiation sickness
4. radiation contamination - Answer 3
Darby is a nurse working in a long-term care facility. She needs to use a protective device on her patient
to ensure safety. When applying protective devices, it is important to remember all of the following
except:
1. try all alternative methods first
2. you should be able to easily fit your index and middle fingers between the patient and the device
3. secure the ties of a protective device to a movable part of the bed frame
4. at least every 2 hours, remove the device and provide passive range-of-motion exercises - Answer 3
In making a bed, it is important to remember: (select all that apply)
1. to place soiled linens on the floor to avoid contaminating the bed
2. to unfold linens on the bed to avoid stirring up air currents
3. to return unused linens to the floor's clean linen area to prevent waste
4. to raise the bed during the linen change to prevent back strain - Answer 2, 4
Which patient might be most likely to suffer a burn if left to bathe in a tub alone?
1. an adult female who is to have abdominal surgery tomorrow
2. an adult male who has been having back pain after a cystoscopy
3. a patient taking drugs that alter mental awareness
4. an alert older adult patient who prefers tub bathing - Answer 3
Which action would help prevent the most frequent cause of injury to the older adult patient?
1. keeping pathways clear of papers and objects
2. grounding all electrical apparatuses in use
3. checking temperatures of fluids before serving them
4. reviewing the dose and frequency for all ordered medications with the patient - Answer 1
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