Question

restraints

1. restraints are the first line of intervention to promote safety with our patients.

a. true
b. false
suicide assessment

1. all patients that are deemed a risk to themselves will be placed on the appropriate precautions to promote safety.

a. true
b. false
transcription of orders

1. the use of verbal and telephone orders is encouraged as long as the read back process is used.

a. true
b. false
wound care

1. skin integrity prevention interventions are implemented as indicated by the braden scale score and documented in the patient’s medical record.

a. true
b. false
interpreters

1. only approved interpreter services may be used at each facility

a. true
b. false
serious reportable events

1. serious reportable events occurring at health care facilities should never happen to patients, personnel, or visitors. if they do, the event must be reported to the department of health services for your state.

a. true
b. false
risk identification report

1. a risk report is to be filled out only if there is injury to a patient.

a. true
b. false
sentinel event

1. a sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving the death or serious injury of a patient while in the hospital setting. examples are an infant abduction, suicide while in the hospital, and discharging a baby to the wrong family. if something like this happens, staff should notify administration immediately.

a. true
b. false
medicare rule change

1. medicare has a process that can be followed if patients feel they are not medically ready to be discharged from the hospital.

a. true
b. false
care of the homeless patient

1. to ensure our homeless population receives proper care and discharge, patients will be offered assistance with discharge planning.

a. true
b. false

Explanation:

1. Restraints are last-resort, not first-line, interventions.
2. At-risk patients require safety precautions per protocol.
3. Verbal/telephone orders are discouraged (written preferred), even with read-back.
4. Braden Scale guides skin integrity interventions, documented in records.
5. Facilities mandate approved interpreters for accuracy/confidentiality.
6. Serious events must be reported to state health services if they occur.
7. Risk reports cover near-misses, not just injuries.
8. Sentinel events (e.g., suicide, abduction) need immediate admin notification.
9. Medicare has a discharge appeal process for medically unready patients.
10. Homeless patients get discharge planning assistance for proper care continuity.

Answer:

1. b. False
2. a. True
3. b. False
4. a. True
5. a. True
6. a. True
7. b. False
8. a. True
9. a. True
10. a. True