Chapter 17: Safety
1. A patient has developed neuropathy as he has aged. What would be the
most important teaching intervention for the patient and famil y?
a. Provide a comfortable temperature i n the home
b. Reduce the temperature on the water heater
c. Keep the environment warmer in winter
d. In high temperatures, have adequate ventilation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
The principles of a safe environment for older adults follow the same
general guidelines as those for all ages: comfortable temperature range;
adequate clothing; bath water of the right temperature (the setting on
the hot water heater may need to be reduced); adequate ventilation; and
lighting that allows for safe navigation throughou t the house at all
times of day. Patients with neuropathy will definitel y need the hot
water heater temperature reduced.
2. The older adult will have an increased risk for developing which of the
following?
a. Fire hazards
b. Gun shot wounds
c. Heatstroke
d. Poisoning
CORRECT ANSWER: C
, Feedback:
The abilit y to thermoregulate may become impaired; older adults are at
higher risk than younger adults for hypothermia and heatstroke.
3. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching plan re garding safet y issues that she is preparing for a group of
adult patients?
a. In most age groups, motor vehicle accidents are major causes of
death
b. Suicide is the leading cause of death in adults and adolescents
c. Occupational safet y controls for all workpla ce hazards
d. Environmental lead is a primary cause of death in adult patients
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Motor vehicles continue to be the major cause of deaths related to
unintentional injuries for all age groups up to 80 years.
4. Which of the following reasons best explains why adolescents behave in
an unsafe manner despite knowledge of a particular activit ys risk?
a. Past experience
b. Poor judgment
c. Social pressure
d. Normal rebellion
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
, As adolescents explore opportunities, they may know that certain
behaviors are unsafe, but social pressure can persuade them to act
against their better judgment.
5. A group of girls are camping in the woods with camp counselors. They
should be instructed to
a. Get adequate amounts of sleep
b. Use the buddy system
c. Eat nutritious foods
d. Run on smooth surfaces
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
The buddy system, a prearranged agreement between two or more
people to provide mutual companionship and to monitor each others
whereabouts and well -being durin g certain high-risk activities, is an
important outdoor and water safet y strategy.
6. A child is learning to ride a bicycle. He should be instructed to use which
of the following protective devices?
a. Helmet
b. Wrist guard
c. Knee pads
d. Light
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
1. A patient has developed neuropathy as he has aged. What would be the
most important teaching intervention for the patient and famil y?
a. Provide a comfortable temperature i n the home
b. Reduce the temperature on the water heater
c. Keep the environment warmer in winter
d. In high temperatures, have adequate ventilation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
The principles of a safe environment for older adults follow the same
general guidelines as those for all ages: comfortable temperature range;
adequate clothing; bath water of the right temperature (the setting on
the hot water heater may need to be reduced); adequate ventilation; and
lighting that allows for safe navigation throughou t the house at all
times of day. Patients with neuropathy will definitel y need the hot
water heater temperature reduced.
2. The older adult will have an increased risk for developing which of the
following?
a. Fire hazards
b. Gun shot wounds
c. Heatstroke
d. Poisoning
CORRECT ANSWER: C
, Feedback:
The abilit y to thermoregulate may become impaired; older adults are at
higher risk than younger adults for hypothermia and heatstroke.
3. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching plan re garding safet y issues that she is preparing for a group of
adult patients?
a. In most age groups, motor vehicle accidents are major causes of
death
b. Suicide is the leading cause of death in adults and adolescents
c. Occupational safet y controls for all workpla ce hazards
d. Environmental lead is a primary cause of death in adult patients
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Feedback:
Motor vehicles continue to be the major cause of deaths related to
unintentional injuries for all age groups up to 80 years.
4. Which of the following reasons best explains why adolescents behave in
an unsafe manner despite knowledge of a particular activit ys risk?
a. Past experience
b. Poor judgment
c. Social pressure
d. Normal rebellion
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
, As adolescents explore opportunities, they may know that certain
behaviors are unsafe, but social pressure can persuade them to act
against their better judgment.
5. A group of girls are camping in the woods with camp counselors. They
should be instructed to
a. Get adequate amounts of sleep
b. Use the buddy system
c. Eat nutritious foods
d. Run on smooth surfaces
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Feedback:
The buddy system, a prearranged agreement between two or more
people to provide mutual companionship and to monitor each others
whereabouts and well -being durin g certain high-risk activities, is an
important outdoor and water safet y strategy.
6. A child is learning to ride a bicycle. He should be instructed to use which
of the following protective devices?
a. Helmet
b. Wrist guard
c. Knee pads
d. Light
CORRECT ANSWER: A
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