NURB 3040

NURB 3040 Fundamentals of Nursing Final
Exam with complete solutions
Factors affecting safety - ANS-developmental level
-lifestyle
-mobility
-sensory perception
-knowledge level
-communication ability
-physical health
-psychosocial
-violent behavior

Safety measures across the lifespan: pregnant women - ANSpregnant women: drugs,
alcohol, or smoke expose unborn children to developmental dangers

safety measures across the lifespan: infants & toddlers - ANSinfants: 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 - ANSdrug abuse, alcohol, high-risk
sexual activity;
motor vehicle accidents, pregnancy, STIs, suicide, internet safety

safety measures across the lifespan: adults - ANS-stress
-unsafe health habits (addiction & reliance)
-domestic violence
-car accidents

safety measures across the lifespan: older adults - ANSaltered balance, decline in
cognitive abilities, risk of falls, episodes of confusion, fires

fall risks - ANS>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 - ANSrisk 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

restraints - ANSside rails
geriatric chairs w/ trays
wrist rst
ankle rst
waist rst
drugs (chemical rst)

negatives:
increase r/o falls
skin breakdown