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NURS 111 Prophecy Assessments - Core: Safety and Infection Control, Exams of Nursing

A series of multiple-choice questions covering essential safety and infection control practices in a healthcare setting. It addresses topics such as handling compressed gases, using personal protective equipment, responding to emergencies, and adhering to hipaa privacy regulations. The questions are designed to assess knowledge and understanding of these critical aspects of patient care.

Typology: Exams

2024/2025

Available from 01/27/2025

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NURS 111 PROPHECY ASSESSMENTS - CORE
MANDATORY PART I ANSWERED-2025
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Hazards associated with compressed gases include:
a. Oxygen displacement
b. Explosions
c. Toxic gas exposures
d. All of the above
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct?
a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves
b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them
c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first
d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between
tasks
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If a person is injured at the hospital during a natural disaster, a correct action to take
is:
a.
Turn a person with a head injury onto his or her back
b.
Use a wheelchair or a stretcher to take the person to the Emergency Department for
treatment
c.
Report the accident only if the person had to go to the Emergency Department
d. Try to move the person yourself
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Before you use a chemical product, you must know certain important information about
it. Which of the choices below is information you do NOT need to know?
a.
Proper use of the product
b.
What chemicals the product contains
c. Treatment if accidentally exposed to it
d. Precautions for safe handling
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Healthcare workers who must comply with HIPAA privacy requirements are:
a. Doctors, nurses, and others providing direct patient care
b. Environmental Services staff
c. Engineering staff
d. All of the above
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NURS 111 PROPHECY ASSESSMENTS - CORE

MANDATORY PART I ANSWERED- 2025

  • Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above
  • Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves and peel off each layer between tasks
  • If a person is injured at the hospital during a natural disaster, a correct action to take is: a. Turn a person with a head injury onto his or her back b. Use a wheelchair or a stretcher to take the person to the Emergency Department for treatment c. Report the accident only if the person had to go to the Emergency Department d. Try to move the person yourself
  • Before you use a chemical product, you must know certain important information about it. Which of the choices below is information you do NOT need to know? a. Proper use of the product b. What chemicals the product contains c. Treatment if accidentally exposed to it d. Precautions for safe handling
  • Healthcare workers who must comply with HIPAA privacy requirements are: a. Doctors, nurses, and others providing direct patient care b. Environmental Services staff c. Engineering staff d. All of the above
  • Which of the following is NOT required on a chemical label? a. A signal word b. Your facility's name c. A hazard statement d. A pictogram
  • The acronym P.A.S.S. is used to help remember: a. How to use a fire extinguisher b. How to evacuate patients c. How to spread the word about a fire d. None of the above
  • When lifting something off the ground, which part of your body should you always use? a. Back b. Abdominals c. Arms d. Legs
  • Which of the following statements regarding electrical safety is correct? a. Do not roll equipment over electrical cords because it can damage the cord b. It is acceptable to use a plug with a loose or broken pin as long as the device works c. Adaptors that convert three-pin plugs to two-pin plugs are safe to use d. Equipment should be unplugged by pulling the cord, not the plug
  • Placing a patient on Contact Precautions means that everyone must: a. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gowns and gloves b. Wear a respirator c. Care for the patient in an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) d. All of the above
  • When mobilizing a weak or unsteady patient, which technique(s) should you consider? a. Using a transfer belt (gait belt) b. Using a mechanical lift, roller board, sliding board, flexible patient mover, or sling c. Having an assistant help you d. All of the above
  • Which of the following would be considered an internal disaster rather than an external one? a. Earthquake

a. Recognizing an illness or injury as potentially resulting from exposure to a biologic, chemical, or radiologic agent b. Instituting appropriate steps to limit the spread of an infection c. Reporting identified cases or events to the public health system d. All of the above

  • Under HIPAA, patients have the right to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. Alter their medical records themselves b. Request their medical records c. Know the identities of those who have accessed their medical records d. Inspect their medical records
  • Which of the following is true about chemical exposure? a. Exposure to hazardous chemicals cannot affect existing medical conditions b. Effects of chemical exposure can take years to develop c. It is impossible to ingest hazardous chemicals by smoking d. Health hazards caused by chemicals can affect only the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes The activity that puts the most continuous pressure on the lumbar region of your lower back is: a. Standing b. Pushing c. Lifting d. Sitting Which of the following could compromise a patient's Protected Health Information (PHI)? a. Using a computer with an encrypted (protected) hard drive b. Using a computer with a secured network c. Putting printed records that are no longer needed into the trash d. Two caregivers speaking one-on-one in a private area
  • It is a requirement under HIPAA that: a. All patients have a secret code number to remain anonymous b. All patients receive a copy of their health record before discharge c. All patients are informed to turn cell phones off to protect their identity d. All patients receive a copy of a healthcare organization's Notice of Privacy Practices
  • According to labeling guidelines, only two "Signal Words" can appear on a label. One is Danger and the other is: a. Warning b. Toxic c. Explosive d. Flammable
  • In the event of a fire, you should never: a. Close doors in the immediate area of the fire b. Place a blanket under a door c. Pick up and run with burning articles d. Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment
  • The Safety Data Sheet (SDS), formerly called MSDS, provides details on: a. Chemical and physical dangers b. Safety procedures c. Emergency response techniques d. All of the above
  • When moving a patient, what should you always avoid doing? a. Twisting your body b. Keeping your abdominal muscles contracted c. Pivoting on the balls of your feet d. Pushing up from your knees Which of the following statements regarding sharps is correct? a. Never bend or break needles after use b. Sharps disposal containers should be sealed and removed only when completely full c. You can carry a used sharp in a pocket if it is capped d. Always recap contaminated needles
  • Rescue the patients in danger; Activate the alarm; Confine the fire; Extinguish the fire if possible - In the event of a fire, which are the correct steps to take? a. R.A.C.E. - Rescue the patients in danger; Activate the alarm; Confine the fire; Extinguish the fire if possible b. C.A.R.E. - Confine the fire; Activate the alarm; Rescue the patients in danger; Extinguish the fire if possible

d. Transfer the caller to Security