Patient Bill of Rights Answers

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Safety policies are written by

A
a hospital’s board of directors.
B
an organization’s leaders.
C
an elected panel of doctors.
D
an organization’s president.
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Safety policies✔ Safety proceduresSafety protocols

A
Safety policies
B
✔ Safety procedures
C
Safety protocols
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Safety policiesSafety procedures✔ Safety protocols

Answers:
Selection 1:Safety protocols
Selection 2:Safety policies
Selection 3:Safety procedures
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Which federal agency enforces safety policies?

A
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
B
Department of Justice
C
Administration for Children and Families
D
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
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It is important to follow safety policies carefully in order to do which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
Improve staff morale.
B
Prevent the spread of infection and disease.
C
Prevent injuries.
D
Help doctors work faster.
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Safety compliance includes which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
leaving inventory of items such as latex gloves to the office workers
B
reporting/fixing broken equipment
C
telling the next nurse at shift change how many hours a nurse worked
D
reporting shortages of safety-related materials
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Why is working with patients who have difficulty walking on their own risky for healthcare workers?

A
Workers assisting patients with walking are at risk of back injuries.
B
Patients who have trouble walking are less likely to take their medication.
C
Workers are more likely to get an infectious disease from patients who have trouble walking.
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Safety practices include which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
washing hands
B
never handling hazardous materials
C
cleaning spills immediately
D
immediately flushing leftover chemicals
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Hands should be washed before which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
taking off gloves
B
serving a patient food
C
handling hazardous waste
D
touching medical supplies such as bandages
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Hazardous wastes must be

A
left for a supervisor to clean up.
B
burned immediately upon disposal.
C
placed in a general “hazardous waste” container.
D
placed in a container designated for a specific type of waste.
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Which of the following are essential safety practices? Check all that apply.

A
wearing personal protective equipment
B
signing chart updates
C
reminding other staff of their job duties
D
providing special containers for used materials such as needles
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When must personal protective equipment be worn? Check all that apply.

A
when entering an examination room
B
when handling sharps
C
when in the presence of airborne pathogens
D
when taking blood-pressure measurements
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Which of the following require clear warning signs or labels? Check all that apply.

A
chairs that have been occupied by infected persons
B
elevators
C
places where a spill was recently cleaned
D
containers with bodily fluids
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Answers:
Selection 1:Safety policies
Selection 2:Safety procedures
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✔ Safety policiesSafety proceduresSafety protocols

A
✔ Safety policies
B
Safety procedures
C
Safety protocols
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What can that federal agency do to a healthcare organization that does not comply with safety policies?

A
Fire the doctors.
B
Assess a fine.
C
Put the organization on probation.
D
Require staff to take classes in safety procedures.
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Which of the following help to maintain a safe environment? Check all that apply.

A
cleaning spills immediately
B
wrapping used needles in paper towels and disposing of them in the trash can
C
disposing of used gloves
D
telling maintenance when you have finished using a hazardous chemical that some remains
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Hands should be washed after which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
using a toilet
B
putting on goggles
C
signing paperwork
D
handling hazardous chemicals

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