healthstream exam – 27 Q’s and A’s
Electrical equipment should be removed from service if it _________________. -
-any of the above
-The most common type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is a/an
_______________. - -UTI from a catheter
-Which practice is the safest while typing on the computer? - -Use
supportive equipment and ergonomic tools (e.g., wrist supports for
keyboards).
-Lifting or transferring an individual is ___________________________. - -a risk
for back injury; avoid manual lifting
-Current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) recommend the use of: - -a and b
-A co-worker who just finished working with an individual with VRE, and who
didn't clean his hands, asks to borrow your pen. Will the VRE be transferred
to your hands when he returns your pen? - -Yes, VRE stays alive for up to 7
days on hard surfaces.
-Oxygen safety risk assessments should include: - -All of the above
-PPE helps to prevent the spread of microorganisms ______________________. -
-a and b
-Which of the following is a part of Contact Precautions? - -Individuals are
isolated in private rooms or placed in a cohort.
-An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) includes ___________________. - -staff
responsibilities
-The three primary risk factors for injury during physical tasks are awkward
posture, force, and: - -Repetition
-It is necessary to post a sign on the door of a home when oxygen is in use. -
-true
-Choose the true statement about proper body mechanics and manual
resident handling. - -Because most individuals are heavier than safe lifting
limits, proper body mechanics alone cannot make manual lifts safe.
-Disasters are events that may ______________________. - -Both a and b
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