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B260 Exam 1questions and answers
2025-2026(latest
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what is AIDET - answer Acknowledge
Introduce
Duration
Explain
Thank you
what are examples of good use of body mechanics? - answer use
good ergonomics; lift teams/mobility devices; refrain from twisting
motions and bending at the waist; push, don't pull; self-care
what are causes of back injuries? - answer increase force/stress;
repetitive motion/twisting; forward bending; poor or improper lifting
techniques; poor posture; poor job design; deconditioned/poor
physical fitness
define safety - answer freedom from psychological and physical
injury
,what does safety refer to? - answer the prevention of pt injury
caused by health care errors
what is the QSEN safety competency for a nurse? - answer
minimizes risk of harm to pts and providers through both system
effectiveness and individual performance
list the steps to patient identification - answer FIRST: and best way
to identify for the RIGHT patient is to have them STATE their name
and birthday
SECOND: is to check the name bracelet
BOTH of these should be done prior to any patient contact
Bar Scan when giving medications
define a patient fall - answer a sudden, unintentional change in
position, coming to rest on the lower ground or other lower level, is
among the most commonly reported adverse hospital events, with
more than 1 million occurring annually
why are falls a serious hazard for older adults? - answer because of
their increased causation of morbidity and mortality
how can fall assessment help patients? - answer assessment of a
patient's risk factors for falling is essential in determining specific
needs and developing targeted interventions to prevent falls
list some fall assessment tools - answer • morse fall scale (used @
Community Hospital and IU Health Hospitals)
• Hendricks || Fall Risk Scale
• John Hopkins Fall Risk Scale
• Humpty Dumpty in Pediatric Pts
, morse fall scale - answer number 1 risk is if they have history of
falls. pt may have something else going on (secondary disease).
needs assistance (ambulatory aid, BR, nurse assist, etc). IV/heparin
lock can be dangerous b/c pt could rip it out or trip over it. numbers
ARE cumulative
Hendrick || Fall Risk Model - answer risk factor (≥ 5 = high risk)
define restraints - answer any manual method, physical or
mechanical device, or material or equipment that immobilizes or
reduces the ability of a patient to more his or her arms, legs or head
freely
define restraint alternative - answer devices or techniques
employed to avoid the use of restraints. depending on the intent
and how it is used, it can be an alternative or a restraint
what can the nurse do distract the patient before ordering for
restraints (first try)? - answer prevention -
distraction, conversations, videos, legos, fold towels, tv channels,
ambulate
what is an example of alternative restraints, less restrictive
restraints, and more restrictive restraints? - answer alternative -
covering (IV) line
less restrictive - self release lap belt
more restrictive - lap belt; patient cannot release
what on-going monitoring should a nurse considered when
restraints are ordered for a patient? - answer • patient comfort:
- food, hydration, toileting, ROM
• continuation/discontinuation
- mental status, cognitive functioning, level of distress/agitation
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