NURB 3040 Fundamentals of Nursing Final
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Factors affecting safety
-developmental level
-lifestyle
-mobility
-sensory perception
-knowledge level
-communication ability
-physical health
-psychosocial
-violent behavior
Safety measures across the lifespan: pregnant women
pregnant women: drugs, alcohol, or smoke expose unborn children to developmental dangers
safety measures across the lifespan: infants & toddlers
infants: avoid stuffed animals & crib bumpers (suffocation)
toddlers: risk of falling, age appropriate playground equipment, poisoning, child abuse, car
seats
safety measures across the lifespan: adolescents
drug abuse, alcohol, high-risk sexual activity;
motor vehicle accidents, pregnancy, STIs, suicide, internet safety
safety measures across the lifespan: adults
,-stress
-unsafe health habits (addiction & reliance)
-domestic violence
-car accidents
safety measures across the lifespan: older adults
altered balance, decline in cognitive abilities, risk of falls, episodes of confusion, fires
fall risks
>65 yrs
hx of falls
impaired vision or sense of balance
altered gait or posture
medications (diuretics, tranquilizers, sedatives, hypnotics, analgesics)
orthostatic hypotension
slowed reaction time
confusion
impaired mobility
, weakness and physical frailty
unfamiliar environment
fall prevention
risk assessment
assist w walking
night light
non skid socks
assistive devices
remove clutter/spills
bed locked
side rails up
bed in lowest position
call bell in reach
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Factors affecting safety
-developmental level
-lifestyle
-mobility
-sensory perception
-knowledge level
-communication ability
-physical health
-psychosocial
-violent behavior
Safety measures across the lifespan: pregnant women
pregnant women: drugs, alcohol, or smoke expose unborn children to developmental dangers
safety measures across the lifespan: infants & toddlers
infants: avoid stuffed animals & crib bumpers (suffocation)
toddlers: risk of falling, age appropriate playground equipment, poisoning, child abuse, car
seats
safety measures across the lifespan: adolescents
drug abuse, alcohol, high-risk sexual activity;
motor vehicle accidents, pregnancy, STIs, suicide, internet safety
safety measures across the lifespan: adults
,-stress
-unsafe health habits (addiction & reliance)
-domestic violence
-car accidents
safety measures across the lifespan: older adults
altered balance, decline in cognitive abilities, risk of falls, episodes of confusion, fires
fall risks
>65 yrs
hx of falls
impaired vision or sense of balance
altered gait or posture
medications (diuretics, tranquilizers, sedatives, hypnotics, analgesics)
orthostatic hypotension
slowed reaction time
confusion
impaired mobility
, weakness and physical frailty
unfamiliar environment
fall prevention
risk assessment
assist w walking
night light
non skid socks
assistive devices
remove clutter/spills
bed locked
side rails up
bed in lowest position
call bell in reach
