PN1 EXAM #1 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

What are near events?Answer - Healthcare-acquired complications that can cause serious injury or death to a patient, and should NEVER happen in a hospital. Examples of near events?Answer - foreign object, air embolism, severe pressure ulcers, falls and trauma What do you need to put restraints on a patient?Answer - Doctors order/prescription. What are the different kinds of restraints?Answer - Mechanical or chemical. Common injuries for healthcare workers?Answer - back injuries, needlestick injuries, radiation injury, and violence. What is important when to assess when it comes to safety?Answer - Client's immediate environment, developmental stage, and individual risk factors. What inpatients should be assessed for fall risk?Answer - ALL How long should rear-facing seats be used for babies?Answer - Til infant is 1 yr and weighs at least 20lbs General Risk Factors related to safety.Answer - Developmental, lifestyle, cognitive, sensoriperceptual status, ability to communicate, physical and emotional health, awareness of safety measures. Safety hazards at home.Answer - Poisoning, carbon monoxide exposure, scalds and burns, fires, falls, firearm injuries. Safety hazards in the community.Answer - Motor vehicle accidents, pathogens, pollutants, electrical storms.