Dignity of Risk - Post Quiz

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* 1. Name

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* 2. How confident are you in applying the principle of Dignity of Risk?

Not confident

Very confident

Not confident

Very confident

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* 3. Dignity of Risk does not apply to the children at Allowah due to safety concerns because of their disability.

True

False

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* 4. Dignity of Risk does not apply to children at Allowah due to our responsibility to do no harm.

True

False

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* 5. Duty of Care always overrides the principle of Dignity of Risk.

True

False

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* 6. What are the barriers to applying the principles of Dignity of Risk (choose all that apply)

Lack of education

Lack of training

Lack of confidence

Fear of reprimand

Fear that interferes with my duty of care

Fear that the child gets hurt

None of the above

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* 7. A child is playing on the floor in the Orange Room, putting a toy in his mouth. Considering dignity of risk and duty of care, what would you do?

Say 'No' to the child. Take the toy and put it away.

Check to ensure no risks of choking, Leave the child to continue what he was doing.

Check to ensure no risks of choking. Take the toy away because it could be dirty

Just let him continue to play on the floor.

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* 8. A child woke up in the middle of the night and started to climb out of bed. Considering dignity of risk and duty of care, what would you do?

Tell the child to go to bed, then continue with your own duty.

Press the bell and get help to bring the child lying down again

Ask the child what he would like to do. Take him out and let him spend some time next to you at the Nurses' Station while you complete your other duties.

Ask the child what he would like to do. Take him out and let him wander around the facility for a short while.

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* 9. A child who walks on his toes all the time, has a high fall risk when he walks. He usually requires an adult holding his hand to walk safely. One day, this child does not want to hold your hand and wants to walk by himself. Considering dignity of risk and duty of care, what would you do?

Assess if the area is clear of medication, sharp utensils etc. Let the child walk on his own while providing supervision as required.

Assess if the area is clear of medication, sharp utensils etc. Hold the back of his shirt to keep him upright and steady.

Assess is the area is clear of medication, sharp utensils etc. Try to grab the child's hand and do not let go.

Just let him wander around the facility for a short while.