Question

1. what is the best way to decrease the potential for accidents in organizations?

create a culture of safety
ignore safety precautions.
create a hostile environment.
create time - consuming policies and procedures.

1. which will not cause a safety hazard for individuals?

cluttered pathways
throw rugs
chemicals in locked room
poor lighting

1. you are getting ready to assist an individual to their wheelchair. what is the most appropriate action to take at this time?

make sure the wheelchair is in good working condition
notify the charge nurse to inspect the wheelchair
notify the maintenance department to inspect the wheelchair
ask the individual to inspect the wheelchair

1. what is the first step in accident prevention?

manage
identify
modify
intervene

1. what is the most appropriate source to determine an individuals risk for accidents?

the organizations policies and procedures
a coworker
the individuals physician
the individuals care plan

Explanation:

1. A culture of safety promotes awareness and proactive behavior to prevent accidents. Ignoring safety precautions, creating a hostile environment, or time - consuming policies are counterproductive.
2. Chemicals in a locked room are secured and less likely to cause immediate harm compared to cluttered pathways (tripping hazard), throw rugs (slip hazard), or poor lighting (visibility hazard).
3. Ensuring the wheelchair is in good working condition is the immediate and practical step. Notifying others or asking the individual may be unnecessary or less efficient at the moment of assistance.
4. Identifying potential hazards is the first step in accident prevention. Without identification, management, modification, or intervention cannot be effectively targeted.
5. The individual's care plan is tailored to their specific needs and risks, making it the most appropriate source. Organizational policies are general, a coworker may not have comprehensive knowledge, and the physician's input is often incorporated into the care plan.

Answer:

1. Create a culture of safety
2. Chemicals in locked room
3. Make sure the wheelchair is in good working condition
4. Identify
5. The individual's care plan