NURS 6002 Module 3 (chp 27)
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Lifestyle (safety) - answer Certain occupations and recreational
activities place people in more hazardous situations. For example,
health care staff who suffer sleep deprivation due to extended work
hours and variable shift assignments are more likely to commit
errors and be a factor in adverse events
Occupation (safety) - answer Occupation and work environment
often affect a person's safety. People who work in certain
occupations may experience exposure to health hazards, such as
excessive noise, pollution, toxic chemicals or vapors, or infectious
agents
social behavior (safety) - answer Some people by nature are more
inclined to take risks and jeopardize their safety.
Stress may precipitate an unhealthy lifestyle that involves drug or
alcohol abuse.
Vulnerable populations also need support and attention, regardless
of the circumstances that made them vulnerable.
Environment (safety) - answer Living in an area where crime is
prevalent can pose a threat to physical security and emotional well-
being.
Mobility (safety) - answer . An older adult with an unsteady gait is
more prone to falling.
, Someone with paralysis or a spinal cord injury may require
assistance with even simple movements.
Supportive devices—such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs—may
facilitate movement, but they require careful patient instruction and
preparation for safe use.
Recent surgery or a prolonged illness can temporarily affect a
patient's mobility and necessitate special precautions to prevent
falls or injuries.
Nurses must assess a patient's risk for injury with a view toward
maintaining independence and fostering self-esteem while providing
a safe and predictable environment.
Sensory preception (safety) - answer Any impairment in sight,
hearing, smell, taste, or touch can reduce a person's sensitivity to
the environment. Visual changes may cause a person to stumble,
lose one's balance, and fall.
(>65 years old) with severe vision impairment ranged from 30.8% to
59.1%. Prevalence of falls in older adults without severe vision
impairment ranged from 20.4% to 32.4%
patient with a hearing deficit may not be able to hear safety alarms,
automobile horns, or sirens and may not hear health care
instructions. A patient with a reduced ability to distinguish odors
may fail to detect leaking gas or smoke. A patient with a loss of
taste may have unsafe eating habits or may eat tainted food
, Knowledge (safety) - answer An awareness of safety and security
precautions is crucial for promoting and maintaining wellness
throughout the lifespan. For example, patients need instructions to
adhere to a medical regimen or to follow safety precautions when
oxygen is in use.
Physical health state - answer Anything that affects the patient's
health state potentially can affect the safety of the environment.
When a person is chronically ill or in a weakened state, the focus of
health care includes preventing accidents as well as promoting
wellness and restoring the person to a healthy state.
Assessment for safety (3 factors) - answer the person, the
environment, and specific risk factors
psychosocial health state (safety) - answer Stressful situations tend
to narrow a person's attention span and make the person more
prone to accidents. Stress may occur over a long period, but the
effects tend to be more devastating in the person's later years,
when there is typically less adaptive and coping capacity.
Depression may result in confusion and disorientation, accompanied
by reduced awareness or concern about environmental hazards.
Social isolation or lack of social contact may lead to a reduced level
of concentration, errors in judgment, and a diminished awareness of
external stimul
Assessing (health history for safety) - answer Be alert to any history
of falls or accidents, because a person with a history of falling is
twice as likely to fall again (
Note an assistive devices
Be alert to any history of drug or alcohol abuse.
exam with 100% correct answers
Lifestyle (safety) - answer Certain occupations and recreational
activities place people in more hazardous situations. For example,
health care staff who suffer sleep deprivation due to extended work
hours and variable shift assignments are more likely to commit
errors and be a factor in adverse events
Occupation (safety) - answer Occupation and work environment
often affect a person's safety. People who work in certain
occupations may experience exposure to health hazards, such as
excessive noise, pollution, toxic chemicals or vapors, or infectious
agents
social behavior (safety) - answer Some people by nature are more
inclined to take risks and jeopardize their safety.
Stress may precipitate an unhealthy lifestyle that involves drug or
alcohol abuse.
Vulnerable populations also need support and attention, regardless
of the circumstances that made them vulnerable.
Environment (safety) - answer Living in an area where crime is
prevalent can pose a threat to physical security and emotional well-
being.
Mobility (safety) - answer . An older adult with an unsteady gait is
more prone to falling.
, Someone with paralysis or a spinal cord injury may require
assistance with even simple movements.
Supportive devices—such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs—may
facilitate movement, but they require careful patient instruction and
preparation for safe use.
Recent surgery or a prolonged illness can temporarily affect a
patient's mobility and necessitate special precautions to prevent
falls or injuries.
Nurses must assess a patient's risk for injury with a view toward
maintaining independence and fostering self-esteem while providing
a safe and predictable environment.
Sensory preception (safety) - answer Any impairment in sight,
hearing, smell, taste, or touch can reduce a person's sensitivity to
the environment. Visual changes may cause a person to stumble,
lose one's balance, and fall.
(>65 years old) with severe vision impairment ranged from 30.8% to
59.1%. Prevalence of falls in older adults without severe vision
impairment ranged from 20.4% to 32.4%
patient with a hearing deficit may not be able to hear safety alarms,
automobile horns, or sirens and may not hear health care
instructions. A patient with a reduced ability to distinguish odors
may fail to detect leaking gas or smoke. A patient with a loss of
taste may have unsafe eating habits or may eat tainted food
, Knowledge (safety) - answer An awareness of safety and security
precautions is crucial for promoting and maintaining wellness
throughout the lifespan. For example, patients need instructions to
adhere to a medical regimen or to follow safety precautions when
oxygen is in use.
Physical health state - answer Anything that affects the patient's
health state potentially can affect the safety of the environment.
When a person is chronically ill or in a weakened state, the focus of
health care includes preventing accidents as well as promoting
wellness and restoring the person to a healthy state.
Assessment for safety (3 factors) - answer the person, the
environment, and specific risk factors
psychosocial health state (safety) - answer Stressful situations tend
to narrow a person's attention span and make the person more
prone to accidents. Stress may occur over a long period, but the
effects tend to be more devastating in the person's later years,
when there is typically less adaptive and coping capacity.
Depression may result in confusion and disorientation, accompanied
by reduced awareness or concern about environmental hazards.
Social isolation or lack of social contact may lead to a reduced level
of concentration, errors in judgment, and a diminished awareness of
external stimul
Assessing (health history for safety) - answer Be alert to any history
of falls or accidents, because a person with a history of falling is
twice as likely to fall again (
Note an assistive devices
Be alert to any history of drug or alcohol abuse.
