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6 Bleeding Precautions and Patient Safety Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Bleeding Precautions and Patient Safety, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A patient taking an anticoagulant should stop or change the prescribed dose on their own if they are concerned about bleeding.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a blood thinner has a small cut that is bleeding. What should they do first?

  1. A

    Apply firm, continuous pressure with clean gauze or cloth.

  2. B

    Lift the gauze repeatedly to check the wound.

  3. C

    Scrub the wound while it is bleeding.

  4. D

    Take an extra dose of the prescribed medicine.

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient taking an anticoagulant has black, tarry stool and feels faint. They should seek now.

04
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a blood thinner wants to start ibuprofen and an herbal supplement. What should they do?

  1. A

    Check with a clinician or pharmacist before starting either product.

  2. B

    Start both because nonprescription products cannot affect bleeding.

  3. C

    Stop the prescribed blood thinner while taking them.

  4. D

    Take extra doses of the blood thinner to compensate.

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: When applying pressure to a bleeding cut, repeatedly lifting the gauze to check the wound is recommended.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

During nosebleed first aid, the patient should sit upright and lean .

07
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking an anticoagulant falls and strikes their head but feels well. What is the safest advice?

  1. A

    Seek urgent medical evaluation, even if there are no symptoms.

  2. B

    Wait until a headache develops.

  3. C

    Take aspirin as a precaution.

  4. D

    Stop the anticoagulant permanently.

08
Written response
1 point

For nosebleed first aid, what is the lower end, in minutes, of the recommended 10–15-minute period of continuous nostril pinching?

09
Choose all
1 point

A patient taking a medicine that reduces clotting is reviewing symptoms that may signal a serious problem. Select all the warning signs identified in the material.

  1. A

    Blood in the urine

  2. B

    Vomiting blood

  3. C

    Unusual or heavy bleeding

  4. D

    Severe headache

  5. E

    Faintness

  6. F

    Sneezing

  7. G

    Dry skin

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all the plans that help reduce avoidable injury risk for a patient taking an anticoagulant.

  1. A

    Use an electric razor.

  2. B

    Take care when using sharp tools.

  3. C

    Choose contact sports to improve balance.

  4. D

    Avoid activities with a high risk of injury.

11
Open ended
1 point

A patient taking an antithrombotic medicine is preparing for a dental procedure. What should the patient do about the medicine before the procedure, and why should they not decide on a dose change alone?

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a blood thinner has a cut that continues bleeding despite firm, continuous pressure. What is the safest next step?

  1. A

    Stop applying pressure and wait several hours.

  2. B

    Take an extra dose of the blood thinner.

  3. C

    Seek urgent medical care.

  4. D

    Independently stop the prescribed medicine permanently.

13
Written response
1 point

What type of razor is recommended to help reduce minor injury risk for someone taking an anticoagulant?

14
Written response
1 point

A patient taking an antithrombotic medicine notices blood when urinating. What warning sign should the patient recognize?

15
Written response
1 point

A patient on an antiplatelet medicine uses first aid for a nosebleed, but the bleeding continues. After how many minutes should the patient seek medical attention? Give the number of minutes.

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: A patient who is worried about bleeding may skip or reduce a prescribed anticoagulant dose without consulting the prescribing clinician.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a blood thinner has a small cut that is bleeding. What should the patient do first?

  1. A

    Apply firm, continuous pressure with clean gauze or cloth.

  2. B

    Lift the covering every few seconds to check the cut.

  3. C

    Scrub the cut while it is bleeding.

  4. D

    Take an extra dose of the prescribed medicine.

18
Choose one
1 point

Which everyday plan best reduces the chance of minor cuts for a patient taking an anticoagulant?

  1. A

    Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and an electric razor.

  2. B

    Use a sharp manual razor and brush vigorously.

  3. C

    Choose contact sports to improve balance.

  4. D

    Ignore small injuries because bleeding is always visible.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a blood thinner wants to start ibuprofen and an herbal supplement. What is the safest next step?

  1. A

    Check with a clinician or pharmacist before starting either product.

  2. B

    Start both because nonprescription products cannot affect bleeding.

  3. C

    Stop the prescribed blood thinner while taking them.

  4. D

    Take extra doses of the blood thinner to compensate.

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking an antiplatelet medicine develops a nosebleed. Which first-aid approach is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Sit upright, lean slightly forward, and pinch the nostrils continuously.

  2. B

    Lie flat and tilt the head backward.

  3. C

    Blow the nose repeatedly to clear it.

  4. D

    Pack the nose and wait several hours even if bleeding continues.