NSG 262- EXAM 1 MATERIAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
{ GRADED A+}
what are the risk factors for falls? - ✔✔being over 65, reduced vision,
orthostatic hypotension, incontinence, clutter, and small animals
what are some preventions for falls? - ✔✔implement fall protocol, fall
band, no slip socks, hourly rounding, education, assistive devices near,
assess patients perception of fall risk, bed alarms
what are some responsibilities of the nurse for suicide precautions? -
✔✔toiletries can only be used under staff supervision, make sure the
patient swallows any meds on your watch, and perform a physical
, inspection of the patients body to ensure there are no injuries or
harmful items with patient
what are some suicide precautions? - ✔✔make sure the room is secure
with windows locked, break proof glass and mirrors, plastic flatware, no
cords, curtains, and make sure someone is in the room with pt at all
times
what are seizure precautions? - ✔✔size rails up (all 4), side laying
position, seizure pads against side rails, pillow under head, have suction
available, bed in low position, curtain for privacy, make sure to time
seizure
how often should you check a patient with restraints? - ✔✔every 2
hours, check skin integrity and range of motion
how often do you need an order for a patient with restraints? -
✔✔every 24 hours
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
{ GRADED A+}
what are the risk factors for falls? - ✔✔being over 65, reduced vision,
orthostatic hypotension, incontinence, clutter, and small animals
what are some preventions for falls? - ✔✔implement fall protocol, fall
band, no slip socks, hourly rounding, education, assistive devices near,
assess patients perception of fall risk, bed alarms
what are some responsibilities of the nurse for suicide precautions? -
✔✔toiletries can only be used under staff supervision, make sure the
patient swallows any meds on your watch, and perform a physical
, inspection of the patients body to ensure there are no injuries or
harmful items with patient
what are some suicide precautions? - ✔✔make sure the room is secure
with windows locked, break proof glass and mirrors, plastic flatware, no
cords, curtains, and make sure someone is in the room with pt at all
times
what are seizure precautions? - ✔✔size rails up (all 4), side laying
position, seizure pads against side rails, pillow under head, have suction
available, bed in low position, curtain for privacy, make sure to time
seizure
how often should you check a patient with restraints? - ✔✔every 2
hours, check skin integrity and range of motion
how often do you need an order for a patient with restraints? -
✔✔every 24 hours
