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myopia nearsightedness
_______ occurs when the eye overbends the light and
images converge in front of the retina. Near vision
is normal, but distance vision is poor. It is corrected
with a concave lens in eyeglasses or contact
lenses.
,o Age (Older adult/young children) Risk factors for infection
o Wound/Break in first line of
defense (break in skin/skin
breakdown, insect bite, insertion of
IV-creates a portal of entry)
o Illness or Injury
o Tobacco Use (chemicals paralyze
cilia)
o Substance Abuse (alcohol
diminishes hunger, paralyzes cells in
intestines)
o Multiple Sex partners (STI, cervical
CA)
o Environmental Factors (work
situation, living situation)
o Chronic Disease (hypertension,
DM,...think poor circulation)
o Medications (immunosuppressants,
NSAIDs, chemo, antibiotics)
o Invasive Nursing and Medical
Procedures (urinary cath/IV line )
o Impaired immune system***
Culture - the totality of socially transmitted behavior
patterns, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways, and
- how does it affect healthcare? all other products of human work and thought
preferences, healthcare views, how characteristics of a population of people that
they view illness and disease, pain, guides their worldview and decision making
death rituals, patient education, - can be taught
alternative therapies
*identifying that culture and heritage
can be passed down through
generations, it will often impact their
interactions with healthcare
,- complete a fall-risk assessment at List the fall preventions
admission & regular intervals
- ensure patient has and knows how
to use the call light
- use fall-risk alerts (color-coded
wristbands)
- provide regular toileting and
orientation of clients who have
cognitive impairment
- provide adequate lighting
- place clients at risk for falls near a
nurses station
- provide hourly rounding
- make sure personal items are within
reach
- keep bed low, lock the breaks
- side rails up (for unconscious
patients, sedated, etc.)
- non-skid footwear
- use gait belts and other assistive
equipment when moving patients
- keep floor clean (no clutter, cords,
scatter rugs, etc.)
- electronic safety monitors (chair or
bed sensors)
History of falls What are some factors that put a patient at a high
Polypharmacy risk for falls?
BP meds
Sedatives (drowsiness)
Opioids
Immobility
Urinary frequency
Hypotension
Confusion ("cognitive dysfunction") -
can't follow directions
, - decreased strength Why are older adults at an increased risk for falls?
- impaired mobility and balance
- improper use of mobility aids*
- unsafe clothing*
- environmental hazards
- endurance limitations
- decreased sensory perception
- keep firearms unloaded, locked up, Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
and out of reach Children
- teach to never touch a gun or stay - Firearms
at a friend's house where a gun is
accessible
- store bullets in a different location
from guns
- teach child about the hazards of Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription, Children
non-prescription, and illicit drugs - Poison
- keep potentially dangerous
substances out of reach
- use booster seats for children Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
under 4'9" tall and weigh less than 40 Children
lb - Motor Vehicles
- use seatbelt properly after booster
seat
- teach child safety rules of the road
Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026/2027
Save
Terms in this set (202)
myopia nearsightedness
_______ occurs when the eye overbends the light and
images converge in front of the retina. Near vision
is normal, but distance vision is poor. It is corrected
with a concave lens in eyeglasses or contact
lenses.
,o Age (Older adult/young children) Risk factors for infection
o Wound/Break in first line of
defense (break in skin/skin
breakdown, insect bite, insertion of
IV-creates a portal of entry)
o Illness or Injury
o Tobacco Use (chemicals paralyze
cilia)
o Substance Abuse (alcohol
diminishes hunger, paralyzes cells in
intestines)
o Multiple Sex partners (STI, cervical
CA)
o Environmental Factors (work
situation, living situation)
o Chronic Disease (hypertension,
DM,...think poor circulation)
o Medications (immunosuppressants,
NSAIDs, chemo, antibiotics)
o Invasive Nursing and Medical
Procedures (urinary cath/IV line )
o Impaired immune system***
Culture - the totality of socially transmitted behavior
patterns, arts, beliefs, values, customs, lifeways, and
- how does it affect healthcare? all other products of human work and thought
preferences, healthcare views, how characteristics of a population of people that
they view illness and disease, pain, guides their worldview and decision making
death rituals, patient education, - can be taught
alternative therapies
*identifying that culture and heritage
can be passed down through
generations, it will often impact their
interactions with healthcare
,- complete a fall-risk assessment at List the fall preventions
admission & regular intervals
- ensure patient has and knows how
to use the call light
- use fall-risk alerts (color-coded
wristbands)
- provide regular toileting and
orientation of clients who have
cognitive impairment
- provide adequate lighting
- place clients at risk for falls near a
nurses station
- provide hourly rounding
- make sure personal items are within
reach
- keep bed low, lock the breaks
- side rails up (for unconscious
patients, sedated, etc.)
- non-skid footwear
- use gait belts and other assistive
equipment when moving patients
- keep floor clean (no clutter, cords,
scatter rugs, etc.)
- electronic safety monitors (chair or
bed sensors)
History of falls What are some factors that put a patient at a high
Polypharmacy risk for falls?
BP meds
Sedatives (drowsiness)
Opioids
Immobility
Urinary frequency
Hypotension
Confusion ("cognitive dysfunction") -
can't follow directions
, - decreased strength Why are older adults at an increased risk for falls?
- impaired mobility and balance
- improper use of mobility aids*
- unsafe clothing*
- environmental hazards
- endurance limitations
- decreased sensory perception
- keep firearms unloaded, locked up, Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
and out of reach Children
- teach to never touch a gun or stay - Firearms
at a friend's house where a gun is
accessible
- store bullets in a different location
from guns
- teach child about the hazards of Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription, Children
non-prescription, and illicit drugs - Poison
- keep potentially dangerous
substances out of reach
- use booster seats for children Home Safety: Preschoolers and School Age
under 4'9" tall and weigh less than 40 Children
lb - Motor Vehicles
- use seatbelt properly after booster
seat
- teach child safety rules of the road
