15
2-51.
Patient falls may be avoided by taking
which of the following preventive
measures?
1.
Proper use of bed/gurney siderails
2.
Keeping floors dry and uncluttered
3.
Instructing patients on the proper use
of walking aids (crutches, canes, etc.)
4.
All of the above
2-52.
Electrical and electronic equipment poses
significant injury hazards. Of the
following, which is the authorized means of
reducing this hazard?
1.
Repairing frayed cords with electrical
tape to prevent shock
2.
Informing the staff of defective
equipment
3.
Having medical repair perform
electrical safety checks on all
equipment
4.
Using only two-prong, nongrounded
electrical plugs
2-53.
Skin contact burns can be caused by
icebags or hypothermia blankets.
1.
True
2.
False
2-54.
During a fire evacuation, which of the
following procedures is NOT considered
appropriate?
1.
Immediately remove patients to safety
2.
Close all windows and doors
3.
Turn off all oxygen equipment not
necessary to sustain life
4.
Clear all possible exits
2-55.
Because of its nonstatic qualities, the most
acceptable material for use in the operating
room is
1.
wool
2.
synthetic fabrics
3.
untreated synthetic/cotton blends
4.
100% cotton
2-56.
Documentation and analysis of all accidents
and injuries is provided for which of the
following reasons?
1.
To forestall negligence or malpractice
suits
2.
To identify and punish the responsible
person(s)
3.
To identify and correct safety
deficiencies
4.
All of the above
2-57.
Environmental hygiene is directed toward
producing a healthy environment and
includes such practices as maintaining unit
cleanliness and
1.
providing for adequate ventilation
2.
limiting noise levels
3.
proper disposal of soiled articles
4.
all of the above
2-58.
What source is considered the most
frequent reservoir of infectious agents
pathogenic to man?
1.
Soil
2.
Animals
3.
Man
4.
Plants
TO ANSWER ITEMS 2-59 THROUGH 2-62,
SELECT FROM THE ABOVE LIST THE
SITUATIONAL ELEMENT THAT MOST
CLOSELY MATCHES THE CHAIN OF
INFECTION LINK GIVEN IN THE
QUESTION AS IT APPLIES TO THE
FOLLOWING SCENARIO.
A. Corpsmans hands
B. Patient
C. Abdominal wound
D. Furuncle