Question

1. which intervention would be an organization - centered approach?

ambulating with an assistive device
educating an individual about the dangers of smoking around oxygen
repairing devices or equipment
providing a smoke apron for the individual

1. true or false: an accident refers to any unexpected or unintentional incident or

chain of events that may result in an injury or illness to an individual.
true
false

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

cluttered pathways
throw rugs
chemicals in locked room
poor lighting

1. you are walking by the ice machine and notice water on the floor from a leak. what

is the immediate action you should take to prevent an injury?
ignore the water on the floor.
leave the water on the floor and notify the charge nurse.
put a hazard sign over the water.
notify the administrator about the leak.

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.

Explanation:

1. An organization - centered approach focuses on the organization's infrastructure. Repairing devices or equipment is related to the organization's resources.
2. By definition, an accident is an unexpected or unintentional incident that may cause injury or illness.
3. Chemicals in a locked room are secured and less likely to pose an immediate hazard compared to cluttered pathways (tripping hazard), throw rugs (slipping hazard), and poor lighting (visibility - related hazard).
4. Putting a hazard sign over the water is the immediate action to warn others and prevent injury. Ignoring or just notifying without warning is not sufficient.
5. Creating a culture of safety involves everyone in the organization being aware and committed to safety, which is the best way to decrease accident potential. Ignoring precautions, creating a hostile environment, or having time - consuming policies are not effective.

Answer:

1. Repairing devices or equipment
2. TRUE
3. Chemicals in locked room
4. Put a hazard sign over the water
5. Create a culture of safety