解答つき感染管理と患者の安全ワークシート

Which of these counts as a physical restraint?

1. AUsing a gait belt while helping a patient walk in the corridor
2. BUsing a bed exit alarm for a patient at high risk of falling at night
3. CRaising all four side rails to stop a patient from getting out of bed
4. DPlacing the bed in its lowest position

How should waste contaminated with chemotherapy drugs be discarded?

1. ADown the sink with plenty of water
2. BIn the general household-type trash bin on the ward, tied in a bag
3. CIn the recycling bin with plastics
4. DIn a separate labeled container for hazardous drug waste

What is a healthcare-associated infection?

1. AAn infection that only affects health care workers, not patients
2. BAn infection acquired during care that was not present or incubating on admission
3. CAn infection that was already present or incubating when the patient was admitted
4. DAn infection caught at home from a family member during recovery

A patient has highly contagious viral conjunctivitis. Which teaching is most important?

1. ARub the eyes gently to remove the discharge
2. BWear a surgical mask whenever someone else is in the room
3. CWash hands often and do not share towels, pillows or eye drops
4. DKeep using the same contact lenses to protect the eyes

Why can side rails be dangerous for a confused, restless patient?

1. ASide rails stop staff from reaching the patient in an emergency
2. BSide rails make the bed move by itself
3. CSide rails always cause pressure injuries
4. DThe patient may climb over them or get trapped in gaps

An alcohol-based skin prep has been used before surgery with electrosurgery. What must happen before the drapes are placed?

1. AThe prep must be fully dry and any pooled liquid removed
2. BThe prep must be wiped off with saline
3. CThe prep must be warmed with a hair dryer
4. DThe prep must be covered with the drapes while it is still wet

A patient was harmed by a medication error and asks the nurse what happened. Which approach is best?

1. ATell the patient nothing happened to avoid worry
2. BBlame the pharmacy for the error so that the nurse and the ward are not at fault
3. CBe honest that an error occurred and involve the provider and team in disclosure per policy
4. DTell the patient to make a formal complaint to find out

A nurse floated to an unfamiliar unit is asked to manage a device they have never been trained to use. What should the nurse do?

1. ADo it anyway, using only the device manual and the instructions on the screen
2. BAsk the patient or the family to explain how the device works
3. CLeave the device untouched and not tell anyone
4. DTell the charge nurse and ask for help or a change of assignment