Question

1)Which of the following describes a circumstance in which a healthcare professional

should NOT attempt to move a patient by him or herself?
The patient has special equipment that will need to be monitored during the
move
The employee received extensive training on how to use specialized lifting
equipment
The employee has moved numerous other similar-sized patients without incident
The employee knows the process of helping a patient from a bed to a wheelchair
well
Which of the following explains why falls are common in the hospital?
Patients may be medicated or moving awkwardly due to injuries.
Patients are not trained how use proper body mechanics when moving objects.
Most patients in the hospital have improved balance due to medical conditions.
Patient rooms are more likely to be carpeted than other places in health care
facilities.
All of the following would mean that equipment was no longer sterile EXCEPT
touching a health care worker's bare hand.
arriving in packaging that was torn or damaged.
being steamed by someone wearing protective gear.
coming in contact with a surface that was not sterile.
Which is it important to scan the environment before using equipment?
To identify any potential environmental hazards
To make sure that the right patient is in the room
To make sure that the equipment is in proper working order
To ensure that only those with proper training are using the equipment
Which of the following would NOT be considered a surgical error?
Operating on the wrong body part.
Receiving the incorrect medication while recovering from surgery.
An accidental injury inflicted by the health care team during surgery
A medical team failing to follow the standard procedures during surgery.

Pushing a heavy item is better for the body than lifting it.
True
False
Records for medical equipment should include all of the following EXCEPT
any maintenance or repairs.
the last person to use the equipment.
problems others have had while using the equipment.
who is next in line to be trained to use the equipment. All employees should have their training updated or refreshed
O every 6 months.
once a year.
every 3 years.
every 5 years.

Answer 1

the employee received the extensive training on how use specialized lifting equipment