Question 1
A ward memo to nursing staff states: 'Hand hygiene compliance audits last quarter fell below the 90% target on two units. From Monday, all staff must perform hand hygiene at each of the WHO Five Moments, and unit managers will conduct random observations.' What is the main purpose of this memo?
Correct Answer:
To announce a corrective action plan after audit results dropped below target
Question 2
A medication policy extract reads: 'Before administering any high-alert medication such as insulin or heparin, two registered nurses must independently check the drug, dose, route and patient identity, and both must sign the chart.' According to the text, the second nurse's check must be:
Correct Answer:
Performed independently of the first nurse's check
Question 3
An email to the nursing team states: 'Please note the revised visiting hours take effect next Monday. Visitors are now welcome 11am-8pm. Kindly inform any patients who have already arranged visits outside these times so they can advise their families.' What is the writer asking nurses to do?
Correct Answer:
Tell affected patients about the change so they can update their families
Question 4
A guideline extract states: 'When a pressure injury is identified, grade it using the international classification, reposition the patient at least two-hourly, and complete a wound assessment chart at every dressing change.' The guideline indicates that repositioning should occur:
Correct Answer:
At least every two hours
Question 5
A handover note reads: 'Mrs Patel remains on strict fluid balance monitoring. Her intake and output must be recorded hourly and totalled at the end of each shift. Escalate to the doctor if her urine output falls below 0.5 mL/kg/hr over two consecutive hours.' What should the nurse do if urine output is low for two hours running?
Correct Answer:
Escalate the situation to the doctor
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