NURS 205 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Factors affecting safety - correct answer ✔✔-Developmental considerations
-Lifestyle
-Mobility
-Sensory perception
-Knowledge
-Ability to communicate
-Physical health state
-Psychosocial health state
what is the focus of safety assessment? - correct answer ✔✔the person, the environment,
specific risk factors
risk factor assessments - correct answer ✔✔Falls
Fires
Poisoning
Suffocation and choking
Firearm injuries
nursing history consists of - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔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 - correct answer ✔✔-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: - correct answer ✔✔education and
counseling
health teaching in the schools - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-childproof home
environment
-prevent poisoning
-be alert to manifestations of child maltreatment or abuse
-use car seats properly
safety considerations for school-aged children - correct answer ✔✔-Help to avoid activities that
are potentially dangerous.
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Factors affecting safety - correct answer ✔✔-Developmental considerations
-Lifestyle
-Mobility
-Sensory perception
-Knowledge
-Ability to communicate
-Physical health state
-Psychosocial health state
what is the focus of safety assessment? - correct answer ✔✔the person, the environment,
specific risk factors
risk factor assessments - correct answer ✔✔Falls
Fires
Poisoning
Suffocation and choking
Firearm injuries
nursing history consists of - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔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 - correct answer ✔✔-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: - correct answer ✔✔education and
counseling
health teaching in the schools - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-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 - correct answer ✔✔-childproof home
environment
-prevent poisoning
-be alert to manifestations of child maltreatment or abuse
-use car seats properly
safety considerations for school-aged children - correct answer ✔✔-Help to avoid activities that
are potentially dangerous.
