NSG 300 – TOPIC 2: INFECTION CONTROL & MOBILITY STUDY
NOTES WITH Q&A
AHRQ culture of safety
reduces the risk for illness and injury
-helps contain costs of healthcare by preventing extended lengths of
hospitalization, improving and maintaining patients’ functional status and
increasing patient well being
The QSEN safety competency for nurse is defined as
Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness
and individual performance.
environmental safety
identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries
(to both client and health care workers)
patient education and oxygen
supplemental oxygen poses a fire risk and is combustible
what must be met before physical and psychological safety and security can be
addressed
Maslow’s basic needs
nutrition
meet nutritional needs adequately (requires knowledge about healthy food and
food safety)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
a federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the
public (TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC)
what us a person’s comfort zone when it comes to temperature?
18.3-23.9C (65-75 F)
, poison
any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled, or
absorbed by the body
falls and older adults
-older adults at increased risk due to decreased strength, impaired mobility and
balance, and endurance limitations combined with decreased sensory perception
-fall prevention is a major nursing priority
pathogen
any microorganism capable of producing an illness
immunization
primary prevention: reduces/ can prevent the transmission of disease from person
to person
-NURSES RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE THE BENEFITS OF
IMMUNIZATION
pollutant
harmful material that can enter the biosphere through the land, air, or water
what are the factors that influence patient safety
patients’ developmental level
mobility, sensory, and cognitive status
lifestyle choices
knowledge of common safety precautions
what is adult safety revolved around?
lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, hazardous work)
what is older adult safety revolved around?
injury related to physiological changes of aging
multiple medications
cognitive factors
acute/chronic disease increase risk for FALLS
NOTES WITH Q&A
AHRQ culture of safety
reduces the risk for illness and injury
-helps contain costs of healthcare by preventing extended lengths of
hospitalization, improving and maintaining patients’ functional status and
increasing patient well being
The QSEN safety competency for nurse is defined as
Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness
and individual performance.
environmental safety
identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries
(to both client and health care workers)
patient education and oxygen
supplemental oxygen poses a fire risk and is combustible
what must be met before physical and psychological safety and security can be
addressed
Maslow’s basic needs
nutrition
meet nutritional needs adequately (requires knowledge about healthy food and
food safety)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
a federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the
public (TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC)
what us a person’s comfort zone when it comes to temperature?
18.3-23.9C (65-75 F)
, poison
any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled, or
absorbed by the body
falls and older adults
-older adults at increased risk due to decreased strength, impaired mobility and
balance, and endurance limitations combined with decreased sensory perception
-fall prevention is a major nursing priority
pathogen
any microorganism capable of producing an illness
immunization
primary prevention: reduces/ can prevent the transmission of disease from person
to person
-NURSES RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE THE BENEFITS OF
IMMUNIZATION
pollutant
harmful material that can enter the biosphere through the land, air, or water
what are the factors that influence patient safety
patients’ developmental level
mobility, sensory, and cognitive status
lifestyle choices
knowledge of common safety precautions
what is adult safety revolved around?
lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, hazardous work)
what is older adult safety revolved around?
injury related to physiological changes of aging
multiple medications
cognitive factors
acute/chronic disease increase risk for FALLS
