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Define safety -
correct answer ✅freedom from psychological and physical injury
What does safety in health care include? -
correct answer ✅1. reduction in illness/injury
2. shortens LOS + treatment
3. improves client sense of well-being
4. improve/maintain client level of functioning
What does a safe environment involve? -
correct answer ✅1. controlled pollution
2. maintain sanitation
3. reduce physical hazards
4. meet basic needs
What are risk factors for safety? -
correct answer ✅1. age
2. lifestyle
3. lack of safety education
4. impaired mobility
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5. sensory impairment
6. altered communication
What are safety risks for infants, toddlers, preschoolers? -
correct answer ✅injury, illness
injury is #1 reason for mortality
What are the safety risks for school-aged children? -
correct answer ✅need safety training
What are the safety risks for adolescents? -
correct answer ✅drinking
drugs
texting + driving
What are the safety risks for adults? -
correct answer ✅older choices catching up to them
What are the safety risks for older adults? -
correct answer ✅falling
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What is involved in a safety assessment? -
correct answer ✅health history
client's home environment
health care environment
risk for falls
risk for medical errors
client expectations
What are nursing interventions for safety? -
correct answer ✅client teaching for safety
prevention of burns/scalds
prevention of falls
prevention of choking
prevention of poisoning
What is a restraint? -
correct answer ✅any physical, chemical, or environmental device
that limits mobility
When are restraints appropriate? -
correct answer ✅last resort
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with consent
reduce injury
prevent interruption of therapy
confused or combative client removing life support
reduce injury to others
What are examples of physical restraints? -
correct answer ✅belts
safety straps
mitts
limb restraints
mummy restraints
side rails
brakes
What are some consequences of restraints? -
correct answer ✅minimal movement
constipation
lack of appetite
dehydration