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Rasmussen College MDC 1 Exam 1 Questions with Verified Answers 100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
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- What is the recommended action if an accident occurs in a healthcare
setting?
- Ignore it
- Notify the patient's family
- File an incident report according to agency policy
- Wait for management to decide
Answer File an incident report according to agency Policy
- Which of the following is a leading cause of unintentional death?
- Heart disease
- Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
- Stroke Joshua 1 / 8
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- Cancer
Answer Poisoning and exposure to noxious substances
- What physiological changes can affect safety in older adults?
- Increased muscle strength
- Improved reflexes
- Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
- Enhanced sensory perception
Answer Reduced muscle strength and joint mobility
- Which agency advocates for high-quality healthcare for all persons?
- The Joint Commission
- Institute of Medicine
- American Nurses Association
- Medicare
Answer American Nurses Association
- What is a key strategy to enhance patient safety according to the chapter?
- Reducing staff training
- Utilizing technology effectively Joshua 2 / 8
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- Minimizing patient involvement
- Ignoring patient feedback
Answer Utilizing technology effectively
- What is one source of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Air conditioner
- Dishwasher
Answer Oven
- Which developmental consideration is important for providing a safe envi-
ronment for preschool children?
- Encouraging solitary play
- Ensuring independence in all tasks
- Creating structured environments for cooperative play
- Allowing unrestricted access to all areas
Answer Creating structured environ- ments for cooperative play
- What is the main cause of injuries during the adolescent period? Joshua 3 / 8
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- Sports accidents
- Poisoning
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
Answer Poisoning
- Which of the following statements is true regarding poisoning in young
children?
- It primarily results from physical injuries.
- It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
- It is mostly caused by recreational drugs.
- It has decreased over the past 20 years.
Answer It often occurs due to improper storage of household chemicals.
- What is a characteristic of carbon monoxide (CO)?
- Colorful and fragrant
- Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
- Heavy and visible
- Easily detectable by smell
Answer Joshua 4 / 8
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Colorless, tasteless, and odorless
- What are the most common burn injuries in children younger than 3 years?
- Chemical burns
- Electrical burns
- Scalds from hot water, steam, and grease
- Friction burns
Answer Scalds from hot water, steam, and grease
- What is the primary focus of the chapter?
- Enhancing healthcare technology
- Patient safety and injury prevention
- Reducing healthcare costs
- Improving patient nutrition
Answer Patient safety and injury prevention
- Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for injury mentioned in
the chapter?
- Impaired communication
- Increased physical stamina
- Lifestyle choices Joshua 5 / 8
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- Sensory and perceptual status
Answer Increased physical stamina
- What are "never events" as identified by Medicare?
- Minor errors in patient care
- Serious, preventable errors that result in serious injury or death
- Routine medical procedures
- Common patient complaints
Answer Serious, preventable errors that result in serious injury or death
- Which organization is responsible for publishing National Patient
Safety Goals?
- Institute of Medicine
- American Nurses Association
- The Joint Commission
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses
Answer The Joint Commission
- What is a significant focus of safety interventions for older adults?
- Increased physical activity Joshua 6 / 8
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- Fall prevention
- Dietary restrictions
- Medication administration
Answer Fall prevention
- Which group is at the highest risk for injuries and deaths from home fires?
- Adults aged 25-40
- Older adults and children under 5 years
- Teenagers
- Middle-aged adults
Answer Older adults and children under 5 years
- Which safety measure can help reduce the risk of scalds or burns in
children?
- Allowing children to cook unsupervised
- Keeping pot handles facing outward
- Always checking bath water temperature
- Warming infant formula in the microwave
Answer Always checking bath water temperature
- What is a key activity that reduces the possibility of fires in the home? Joshua 7 / 8
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- Ignoring smoke alarms
- Having a warning system with working smoke alarms
- Keeping flammable materials near heat sources
- Developing a fire escape plan only when needed
Answer Having a warning system with working smoke alarms
- What should families do regarding their home fire escape plan?
- Develop it but never practice it
- Practice it at least twice a year
- Only discuss it during family gatherings
- Ignore it if they have smoke alarms
- Which of the following is an important activity to reduce the possibility of
Answer Practice it at least twice a year
fires in the home?
- Only using candles for light
- Having working smoke alarms and changing batteries regularly
- Leaving old Christmas lights plugged in all year
- Ignoring fire extinguisher maintenance
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Answer Having working smoke alarms and changing batteries regularly Joshua