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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

Category - Safety

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Which of the following interventions promotes client safety?
  1. Asses the client's ability to ambulate and transfer from a bed to a chair.
  2. Demonstrate the signal system to the client.
  3. Check to see that the client is wearing his identification band.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - Safety is a basic need. You must protect clients from harm. Safety measures include:

-Always identify the client right before you begin a task or procedure. The ID bracelet is checked against the assignment sheet to accurately identify the client.
-The client is checked often. Frequent checks are made on clients with poor judgment or memory.
-The client is taught how to use the signal light. The signal light is always within the person's reach.
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