Which nursing intervention promotes patient safety in a hospital setting? a) Ignoring bed alarms b) Regularly checking vital signs c) Leaving hazardous spills unattended d) Disregarding hand hygiene protocols

Explain why nurses are often cause nosocomial at a higher frequency than their other medical professional peers in a clinical setting.

Describe the WHS responsibilities for the employer and employee. Employers must: a) b) c) d) e) f) Give examples for the following hazards that may present in an acute care setting Answer:   Physical       Chemical       Biological       Mechanical / electrical       Psychosocial       What is the purpose of completing a risk assessment matrix? Describe the control levels in the hierarchy of risk control. List Five (5) examples of emergency situations. List six (6) examples of safety signage used in acute care facilities How is a near miss incident different to an incident? What is your understanding of WHS housekeeping? What is the purpose of safety data sheets (SDS)? What is your definition of the following key words and terms that have been used in this chapter?   Answer:   Key Word / Terms Your definition   Policy Directive       Residual Risk       Australian Standards…

What is the purpose of the nursing process? A) To manage the hospital B) To conduct research C) To diagnose diseases D) To guide patient care

Which action is a part of the "right of medication administration"? A) Right documentation B) Right patient diagnosis C) Right hospital policy D) Right insurance verification

Explain the role of nurses in managing patients with antibiotic-resistant infections.

Which term can employers choose in regards to workers compensation A) they want to cover work related injuries B) what course of treatment should be for the employees C) which medical professionals the employees will use D) they want to have worker’s compensation insurance

Which of the following best describes the term "holistic care"? A) Focusing solely on physical symptoms B) Treating only the disease C) Considering the whole person (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs) D) Providing care only when symptoms appear

A nurse is working in a global healthcare setting. When using nursing diagnoses with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, the nurse should prioritize: a) Ensuring all diagnoses are translated literally into the patient's language. b) Adapting communication styles to acknowledge cultural variations in expressing health concerns. c) Focusing solely on universal physiological symptoms to avoid cultural misinterpretations. d) Replacing nursing diagnoses with traditional healing practices used in the patient's culture.

1. Who is known for developing the "Theory of Human Caring" in nursing? A) Florence Nightingale B) Jean Watson C) Madeleine Leininger D) Virginia Henderson