NURS 205 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
Factors affecting safety
-Developmental considerations
-Lifestyle
-Mobility
-Sensory perception
-Knowledge
-Ability to communicate
-Physical health state
-Psychosocial health state
what is the focus of safety assessment?
the person, the environment, specific risk factors
risk factor assessments
Falls
Fires
Poisoning
Suffocation and choking
Firearm injuries
nursing history consists of
-assess for history of falls or accidents
-note assistive devices
-be alert to history of drug or alcohol abuse
-obtain knowledge of family support systems and home environment
physical assessment of the older adult
-assess mobility status
-assess ability to communicate
-assess level of awareness or orientation
-assess sensory perception
-identify potential safety hazards
-recognize manifestations of domestic violence or neglect
factors that contribute to falls
-Age >65
-History of falls
-Impaired vision or balance
-Altered gait or posture, impaired mobility
,-Medication regimen
-Postural hypotension
-Slowed reaction time; weakness, frailty
-Confusion or disorientation
-Unfamiliar environment
Fires: RACE
r: rescue anyone in immediate danger
a: activate the fire alarm
c: confine the fire by closing doors and windows
e: evacuate patients and other people to safe area
patient outcomes for safety
-Identify real and potential unsafe environmental situations.
-Implement safety measures in the environment.
-Use available resources for safety information.
-Incorporate accident prevention practices into ADLs.
-Remain free of injury.
nursing responsibilities in regards to in home safety:
education and counseling
health teaching in the schools
-Monitor the child's use of the Internet.
-Get involved in school activities and ask pertinent questions.
-Volunteer for safety committees that include staff and parents.
-Ensure that the school's emergency preparedness plan is current.
safety considerations for neonates
-Avoid behaviors that might harm the fetus.
-Never leave the infant unattended.
-Use crib rails.
-Monitor setting for objects that are choking hazards.
-Use car seats properly.
safety considerations for toddlers and preschoolers
-childproof home environment
-prevent poisoning
-be alert to manifestations of child maltreatment or abuse
-use car seats properly
safety considerations for school-aged children
, -Help to avoid activities that are potentially dangerous.
-Provide interventions for safety at home, school, and neighborhood.
-Teach bicycle safety.
-Teach about child abduction.
-Wear seatbelts.
physical indications of a concussion
headache, vomiting, problems with balance, fatigue, dazed or stunned appearance
cognitive indications of a concussion
mentally foggy, difficulty concentrating and remembering, confusion, forgets recent
activities
emotional indications of a concussion
irritability, nervousness, very emotional behavior
how is sleep affected after a concussion?
drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, sleeping more or less than usual
safety considerations for adolescents
-Teach safe driving skills.
-Teach avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.
-Teach risk of infection with body piercing.
-Teach about guns and violence.
-Discuss dangers associated with the Internet.
safety considerations for adults
-Remind them of effects of stress on lifestyle and health.
-Counsel about unsafe health habits (reliance on drugs and alcohol).
-Counsel about domestic violence.
Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Abuse
-A place to stay
-An escape route
-A person you can call in a crisis
-A signal to a neighbor to call for help
-Keys for the house and car
-Secure copies of important papers
-A packed bag
-Additional addresses and phone numbers
Safety devices to prevent falls
Factors affecting safety
-Developmental considerations
-Lifestyle
-Mobility
-Sensory perception
-Knowledge
-Ability to communicate
-Physical health state
-Psychosocial health state
what is the focus of safety assessment?
the person, the environment, specific risk factors
risk factor assessments
Falls
Fires
Poisoning
Suffocation and choking
Firearm injuries
nursing history consists of
-assess for history of falls or accidents
-note assistive devices
-be alert to history of drug or alcohol abuse
-obtain knowledge of family support systems and home environment
physical assessment of the older adult
-assess mobility status
-assess ability to communicate
-assess level of awareness or orientation
-assess sensory perception
-identify potential safety hazards
-recognize manifestations of domestic violence or neglect
factors that contribute to falls
-Age >65
-History of falls
-Impaired vision or balance
-Altered gait or posture, impaired mobility
,-Medication regimen
-Postural hypotension
-Slowed reaction time; weakness, frailty
-Confusion or disorientation
-Unfamiliar environment
Fires: RACE
r: rescue anyone in immediate danger
a: activate the fire alarm
c: confine the fire by closing doors and windows
e: evacuate patients and other people to safe area
patient outcomes for safety
-Identify real and potential unsafe environmental situations.
-Implement safety measures in the environment.
-Use available resources for safety information.
-Incorporate accident prevention practices into ADLs.
-Remain free of injury.
nursing responsibilities in regards to in home safety:
education and counseling
health teaching in the schools
-Monitor the child's use of the Internet.
-Get involved in school activities and ask pertinent questions.
-Volunteer for safety committees that include staff and parents.
-Ensure that the school's emergency preparedness plan is current.
safety considerations for neonates
-Avoid behaviors that might harm the fetus.
-Never leave the infant unattended.
-Use crib rails.
-Monitor setting for objects that are choking hazards.
-Use car seats properly.
safety considerations for toddlers and preschoolers
-childproof home environment
-prevent poisoning
-be alert to manifestations of child maltreatment or abuse
-use car seats properly
safety considerations for school-aged children
, -Help to avoid activities that are potentially dangerous.
-Provide interventions for safety at home, school, and neighborhood.
-Teach bicycle safety.
-Teach about child abduction.
-Wear seatbelts.
physical indications of a concussion
headache, vomiting, problems with balance, fatigue, dazed or stunned appearance
cognitive indications of a concussion
mentally foggy, difficulty concentrating and remembering, confusion, forgets recent
activities
emotional indications of a concussion
irritability, nervousness, very emotional behavior
how is sleep affected after a concussion?
drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, sleeping more or less than usual
safety considerations for adolescents
-Teach safe driving skills.
-Teach avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.
-Teach risk of infection with body piercing.
-Teach about guns and violence.
-Discuss dangers associated with the Internet.
safety considerations for adults
-Remind them of effects of stress on lifestyle and health.
-Counsel about unsafe health habits (reliance on drugs and alcohol).
-Counsel about domestic violence.
Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Abuse
-A place to stay
-An escape route
-A person you can call in a crisis
-A signal to a neighbor to call for help
-Keys for the house and car
-Secure copies of important papers
-A packed bag
-Additional addresses and phone numbers
Safety devices to prevent falls
