loading... 2020 Private Duty RN LVN MH Safety Test Posted on February 18, 2020 Samantha Ellis Welcome to your 2020 Private Duty RN LVN MH Safety Test January 28, 2021 Full Name Office Email Title When re-positioning someone in a wheelchair by yourself, it is best to:Go behind them and lift them up under their armsGo in front of them, have them lean forward, and lift them up under their armsGo in front of them, have them lean forward, put your knees against theirs and push them back with your kneesGo to their left or right side, put your arms under their arms, lift them up in one smooth motion The best way to prevent spread of infection is to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following is a correct procedure for hand hygiene?Use bar soap and wash for a full minuteUsing a hand rub, apply sanitizer and rub hands together until dry, about 15 secondsWash with soap and water, dry with patient’s hand towel on the rackYou do not need to wash hands if wearing gloves To prevent sharp injuries to healthcare providers in the home you should:Never recap needlesPut all sharps in the household trashTell the patient you may not handle any sharpsMake sure the needles are recapped All of the following elements are important in cleaning patient care equipment such as thermometers, stethoscopes, pulse ox meters EXCEPT :Disinfect with Lysol or Clorox wipes and let them air dryDisinfection involves following manufacturer contact timeClean and disinfect them immediately after useDisinfect after use with a 70% alcohol wipe Best Practices for influenza prevention includes all EXCEPT:Stay home if you are sick for at least 24 hours after fever is goneGet a flu vaccineDrink lots of water to keep hydratedAlways follow good hand hygiene by washing your hands every time you use a tissue to cover coughs or sneezes A confused patient frequently pinches and tries to scratch you during cares. You are very frustrated by his actions as none of the “therapeutic” responses have worked. You should:Walk out of the room and do not go backPush the patient away from youScold him loudlyNotify your Supervisor immediately and report the situation You receive a text message while driving to the patient’s home. You may do the following legally and safely EXCEPT:Use a hands-free device to talk on the phonePull over to the side of the road and review the messageAnswer the text message when are you are stopped at the stop lightWait until you arrive at your destination. Then check the message. You are accompanying the patient to walk from the living room back to her bed. She is very fatigued and you are concerned she will be too weak; however, she insists she is fine to walk with you and doesn’t require the wheelchair. As the two of you negotiate the corner to the bedroom entrance her knees buckle. You should:Hold her up against the wall so she doesn’t fallTwist to catch her and hold her upPush her toward the chair you see just inside the doorEase her down to the floor gliding her against carefully your body You knock on the door to the patient’s home. Immediately you hear a dog barking loudly. It seems the dog is just on the other side of the door! Your appropriate response should be:Go on in and stoop down to the dogs level, letting it smell youWhen the door is answered, stay outdoors and ask that the dog be placed in another location – outdoors, another room or crateRefuse to see the patient and leave the homePet the dog gently, unafraid and go in to perform your visit Texting patient Protected Health Information is acceptable practiceTrueFalse Assisted Emergency Plan includes guidance for many types of emergencies.TrueFalse Patient Rights include being treated with respect, dignity and to not be discriminated against in any way.TrueFalse Submitting clinical notes to payroll for shifts not performed is an example of Fraud.TrueFalse Active TB Disease AND Latent TB Infection are contagious meaning the bacteria can be spread to others.TrueFalse Mobile devices used in patient & personal settings can serve as a carrier for transfer of pathogens.TrueFalse Be sure to click Submit Quiz to see your results! Time is Up!