Chapter 03 Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Chapter 03  Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following is/are a potential area of risk to patients receiving respiratory care?
a.
movement or ambulation
b.
electrical shock
c.
fire hazards
d.
all the above

ANS: C
The key areas of potential risk are (1) patient movement and ambulation, (2) electrical hazards, and (3) fire hazards.

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2. Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?
a.
straight spine, bent legs
b.
straight spine, straight legs
c.
bent spine, bent legs
d.
bent spine, straight legs

ANS: A
Note that the correct technique calls for a straight spine and use of the leg muscles to lift the object.

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3. Which of the following factors are most critical in determining when a patient can be ambulated?
1. willingness of patient
2. stability of vital signs
3. absence of severe pain
a.
2 and 3
b.
1 and 2
c.
1, 2, and 3
d.
1 and 3

ANS: A
Ambulation should begin as soon as the patient is physiologically stable and free of severe pain.

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4. Which of the following statements is false about patient ambulation?
a.
Ambulation is necessary for normal body functioning.
b.
Patients must be carefully monitored during ambulation.
c.
Chairs or emergency supports must available during ambulation.
d.
Patients with intravenous (IV) lines should not be ambulated.

ANS: D
Place all equipment (e.g., intravenous [IV] equipment, nasogastric tube, surgical drainage tubes) close to the patient to prevent dislodging during ambulation.

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5. Which of the following parameters should be monitored during ambulation?
1. skin color
2. breathing rate and effort
3. level of consciousness
4. urine output
a.
1 and 2
b.
3 and 4
c.
1, 2, and 3
d.
1, 2, 3, and 4

ANS: C
Skin color, breathing rate and effort, and level of consciousness provide clues to how well the patient is tolerating ambulation.

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