Final Exam MDC 1, MDC 1 FINAL Questions And Answers

Final Exam MDC 1, MDC 1 FINAL Questions And Answers 1. Fall Prevention a. In Homes: - ANS-i. Remove items that could cause the client to trip(throw rugs and loose carpets) ii. Place electrical cords and extension cords against a wall behind furniture iii. Monitor gait and balance, and provide aids as needed iv. Make sure that steps and sidewalks are in good repair Place grab bars near the toilet and in the tub or shower and install a stool riser Fall Prevention In Hospitals - ANS-i. Fall bracelets and yellow socks ii. Bed alarm iii. Remove clutter iv. Keep items within reach(call light, personal items) v. Gait Belts vi. "Call, don't fall" 1. Orient them to the call light and educate them to use call light to get help rather than getting up without assistance. Nurses should respond to call light in a timely manner vii. Put them in room close to nurses station viii. Have good lighting (especially at night) ix. BEDS: 1. Put in low position 2. Lock wheels 3. Use side rails appropriately 1. Home Safety a. Preschoolers and School Age Children i. Firearms - ANS-1. Keep firearms unloaded, locked up, and out of reach 2. Teach to never touch a gun or stay at a friend's house where a gun is accessible 3. Store bullets in a different locations from guns 1. Home Safety a. Preschoolers and School Age Children i. Poison - ANS-1. Teach child about the hazards of alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription, nonprescription, and illicit drugs 2. Keep potentially dangerous substances out of reach Have the poison control hotline number available 1. Home Safety a. Preschoolers and School Age Children i. Motor Vehicles - ANS-1. Use booster seats for children who are less than 4ft 9in tall and weigh less than 40lbs(usually 4 to 8 years old) 2. If the care has a passenger air bag, place children under 12 yrs in the back seat 3. Use seatbelts properly after booster seats are no longer necessary 4. Use protective equipment when participating in sports, riding a bike, or riding as passenger on a bike 5. Supervise and teach safe use of equipment 6. Teach the child to play in safe areas and never run after a ball or toy that goes into a road 7. Teach child safety rules of the road.