Author Question: Which of the following is a risk factor for hospital workplace violence? a. Unlimited security ... (Read 100 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is a risk factor for hospital workplace violence?

a. Unlimited security coverage
b. Public availability 24 hours a day
c. Insecure medication access
d. Semiprivate rooms

Question 2

Walking rounds are currently being implemented to avoid errors or omissions in shift reports. Which observations made during walking rounds would be seen as an advantage to the shift re-port? (Select all that apply.)

a. Foley bag is not emptied on a patient on strict I&O.
b. Patient needs assistance to bathroom.
c. IV infusion bag is nearly dry.
d. Patient with a PCA requests instructions to avoid increased pain.
e. Patient's family member is caught smok-ing in the bathroom.
f. IV line is not infusing what is currently ordered.

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Unlimited public access, mixed with other risk factor, makes the hospital an unsafe workplace. The other option are not risk factors for violence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, F
Options A, C, and F are correct because inaccuracies of shift reports can be eliminated by using walking rounds. Options B, D, and E would cause interruptions in the report and lead to walking rounds.