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. Corpsman’s hands B. Patient C. Abdominal wound D. Furuncle