Prior to taking the test, please review the
following information:
Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals
Disaster and Evacuation Plan
Infection Control Manual
Fire Policy Manual
Procedures for calling a code or reporting a fire
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ANNUAL UPDATE EXAM
1. When calling a fire emergency at Hospital, what is the correct phone number?
a) Answer:
2. List the four steps to be taken in sequence when discovering a fire?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3. You have just given an injection to a patient. Which is the best method for disposing of a used needle and syringe?
a) Place the uncapped syringe and needle into a sharps container
b) Recap the syringe and dispose of the syringe and needle
c) Break the needle off using a needle disposal box
d) Use a one hand (passive) method of recapping the needle and dispose of in a sharps container.
Answer:
a) a & d
b) a & b
c) all of the above
d) b & c
4. Which two blood borne diseases are occupational hazards for nursing staff?
a) HIV and AIDS
b) Hepatitis A
c) Hepatitis B
d) T.B.
5. The best means for avoiding contraction of HBV (Hepatitis B virus) is which of the following?
a) Handwashing
b) A series of 3 HBV vaccines
c) Wearing a mask
d) Wearing gloves
6. Which of the following bodily fluids have potential for carrying the HIV virus?
a) Semen, vaginal fluids, blood, saliva
b) HIV tissue cultures
c) Cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid
d) Amniotic fluid, peritoneal fluid
Answer:
a) a only
b) a & c
c) All of the Above
d) a & d
7. The appropriate bag for use in disposing of medical waste is
a) Red
b) Black
c) Clear
d) Paper
8. True or False: The items listed below are considered the “Five Rights” when giving medications? TRUE FALSE
Right patient
Right time
Right dose
Right medication
Right route
9. When administering a controlled substance, which of the following statements are required procedure when an ordered dose is less than the vial or prepackaged syringe dose?
a) Save the unused portion for later use
b) Discard the unused portion in front of a witness and cosign control log
c) Dispose of the unused portion
10. List four patient types which may place them at high risk for falls.
a) _____________________________________
b) _____________________________________
c) _____________________________________
d) _____________________________________
11. List four safety measures nursing personnel can do to minimize the potential of patient injury from falls.
a)
b)
c)
d)
12. List four body mechanic principles which can help avoid back injuries.
a)
b)
c)
d)
13. When working around hazardous materials, what safety precautions are most helpful?
a) Read all labels.
b) Wear protective clothing and apron when appropriate
c) Flag radioactive material or areas with appropriate stickers
d) Post No Smoking sign near volatile gasses and/or liquids
Answer:
a) All of the above
b) b & d
c) a, b & c
d) a & d
14. Using universal precautions, what protective measures are appropriate when handling bodily fluids of an infectious patient?
a) Hand washing
b) Hand washing, gown and mask
c) Hand washing and gloves
d) Hand washing, gloves, gown and mask
15. When administering blood products to a patient, which type of transfusion reaction is most life threatening?
a) Febrile non-hemolytic
b) Acute hemolytic
c) Delayed hemolytic
Please identify the following statements about blood
transfusions as either True or False?
16. Blood transfusions may cause adverse reactions in some patients even with correct blood typing.
True False
17. Blood transfusions should never last more than four hours because of the increased risk of bacterial growth with room temperature blood.
True False
18. RH negative blood can be administered to an RH positive patient without problems.
True False
19. Dextrose and water should never be given during a transfusion because it causes hemolysis.
True False
20. A disaster designation may be called for which of the following reasons?
a) Bomb
b) Fire
c) Airplane crash
d) Major highway accident
Answer:
a) a only
b) All of the above
c) a & b
d) c & d
21. During a disaster patients receive a color code to designate which patients need and would benefit from immediate medical attention. Which color is not an appropriate color designator?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Gray
22. When a nurse is suspected of substance abuse, which of the following actions is appropriate?
a) Notify the nursing supervisor
b) Send the nurse home
c) Allow the nurse to continue with his/her assigned duties
d) Ignore the incident as it is not your business