Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2 WITH 142 A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS.

Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2 WITH
142 A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS.
Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2 WITH
142 A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS.
What do nurses need to be aware of regarding patient safety - ANSWER-A safe
environment reduces the risk for accidents

Vulnerable groups require help to achieve a safe environment

Nurses need to understand how changes in mobility, sensory function, and cognitive
function affect patient safety

.... as shown by research

What are the basic human (patient) needs - ANSWER-Oxygen
Nutrition
Temperature
Humidity

What is a nurses responsibility concerning oxygen? - ANSWER-Be alert to important
functioning equipment

Make sure patient understand O₂ is an explosive

Colorless and odorless, don't know it is running

What is a nurses responsibility concerning Nutrition? - ANSWER-Proper refrigeration,
food storage,
food preparation
..... are essential

What is a nurses responsibility concerning Temperature? - ANSWER-Comfort zone
65°F to 75°F

Exposure to extreme heat and cold can cause injury

What is a nurses responsibility concerning Humidity? - ANSWER-Amount of water
vapor in the air

Added Humidity may be needed because O2 can dry out mucous membranes.

What are physical Hazards - ANSWER-In the home- inadequate lighting and physical
barriers (doors, stairs, curbs, furniture)

,Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2 WITH
142 A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS.
Poison - OTC drugs, cleaning agents, plants

Home fires - #1 cause = smoking, matches (CO detectors are important)

Natural disasters - earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, snowstorms

Threat of bioterrorist attack - anthrax

Concerns for the Transmission of Pathogens - ANSWER-Hand hygiene - most effective
way to limit spread of pathogens (gel in, gel out)

Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) & Hep B remain high risk for incidence exposure

Insects and rodents - primarily affect the homeless

Inadequate human waste disposal - cause typhoid fever & hepatitis

Immunization - very important, has helped to eradicate some disease, need for
education on this topic

Biohazard waste - chemotherapy is an example, dealt with at hospitals all the time

Common developmental safety hazards for INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER -
ANSWER-- balance is poor
- prone to accidents
- putting things in mouth, nose, ears
- parent education
* children not restrained in car seat
* don't leave your kid alone on couch

Common developmental safety hazards for SCHOOL-AGE CHILD - ANSWER-
Education about safe play

Use of safety equipment for sports
- helmets, shinguards, etc

Common developmental safety hazards for ADOLESCENT - ANSWER-Drug/alcohol
use/abuse
Smoking
Motor vehicle accident

Common developmental safety hazards for ADULT - ANSWER-Issues related to
lifestyle habits

, Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2 WITH
142 A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS.
(mountain climbing, sky-diving, driving fast)

Common developmental safety hazards for OLDER ADULT - ANSWER-Age related
physiological changes
- vision, hearing, sense of touch, ability to perform fine motor tasks.... All diminish

Effects of medications
- slow reaction time & dull the senses

Illness

Accidents
(more prone to trips & falls... throw rugs are a death trap)

Other Issues/Risk Factors that are concerns for safety - ANSWER-Lifestyle
Impaired mobility
Sensory impairments
Cognitive impairments
Safety awareness

Falls Risks in the Health Care Agency - ANSWER-Account for most patient accidents

Inherent Accident Risks in the Health Care Agency - ANSWER-(Normal everyday things
that happen)
Cuts
Burns
Ingestion
Seizures

Procedure Related Risks in the Health Care Agency - ANSWER-Medication
Fluid
Hospital Staff

Equipment Related Risks in the Health Care Agency - ANSWER-Malfunction
Disrepair
Electrical Hazards

The nursing process in regards to Safety Awareness - ANSWER-Assessment
Two pronged approach to assess the environment and the patient

Nursing diagnosis
Fall Risk, Impaired sensory perception

Planning