FOUNDATIONS (NURS 3200) EXAM 1 |
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, Define safety condtion of being free from physical or psychological harm/injury.
Define an adverse event unintended harm by act of commission/omission rather than by the result of a disease
process
Define a near miss error of commission/omission that could harm a patient, but didn't due to chance,
prevention, or mitigation.
Give an example of a near miss by chance a patient received a contraindicated drug but did not experience an adverse drug
reaction
Give an example of a near miss by prevention a lethal dose was prescribed, but the nurse noticed the mistake and did not give as
ordered.
Give an example of a near miss by mitigation a lethal dose was administered but discovered early and countered via antidote.
Define sentinel event an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or
the risk thereof (meaning should the circumstances be repeated, death/serious injury
would occur)
What are the individual factors affecting risk for injury Body system integrity and lifespan factors.
Why is body system integrity a risk for injruy? Integrity decreases with age, such as weakening of cognitive ability, sensory perception,
alteration of five senses, a compromised cardiopulmonary system, as well as weakening
of metabolism and excretion.
Why are lifespan factors a risk for injury? Depending on stage of development, the individual may not have gained/may have lost
appropriate skills/abilities to complete certain tasks.
What are some common environmental risks for injury? Pollution, light, communicable disease, and workplace hazards are.
How can pollution cause increased risk for injury? Cause respiratory inflammation, contaminate drinking water, noise pollution can cause
hearing loss, and light pollution can disrupt circadian rhythm.
How can light cause increased risk for injury? Inadequate light can increase risk of fall (especially in elderly), can increase risk of
medication error (taking wrong med/wrong dose).
STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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, Define safety condtion of being free from physical or psychological harm/injury.
Define an adverse event unintended harm by act of commission/omission rather than by the result of a disease
process
Define a near miss error of commission/omission that could harm a patient, but didn't due to chance,
prevention, or mitigation.
Give an example of a near miss by chance a patient received a contraindicated drug but did not experience an adverse drug
reaction
Give an example of a near miss by prevention a lethal dose was prescribed, but the nurse noticed the mistake and did not give as
ordered.
Give an example of a near miss by mitigation a lethal dose was administered but discovered early and countered via antidote.
Define sentinel event an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or
the risk thereof (meaning should the circumstances be repeated, death/serious injury
would occur)
What are the individual factors affecting risk for injury Body system integrity and lifespan factors.
Why is body system integrity a risk for injruy? Integrity decreases with age, such as weakening of cognitive ability, sensory perception,
alteration of five senses, a compromised cardiopulmonary system, as well as weakening
of metabolism and excretion.
Why are lifespan factors a risk for injury? Depending on stage of development, the individual may not have gained/may have lost
appropriate skills/abilities to complete certain tasks.
What are some common environmental risks for injury? Pollution, light, communicable disease, and workplace hazards are.
How can pollution cause increased risk for injury? Cause respiratory inflammation, contaminate drinking water, noise pollution can cause
hearing loss, and light pollution can disrupt circadian rhythm.
How can light cause increased risk for injury? Inadequate light can increase risk of fall (especially in elderly), can increase risk of
medication error (taking wrong med/wrong dose).
