NUR 2356 Exam 1 Module 3
- Healthcare Environmental Hazards and Preventative Interventions for fall
Answer
Complete a comprehensive fall risk assessment.Keep the bed in the lowest position.Lock wheels on the bed and wheelchair if transferring the client.Place call light within reach.Keep floors dry and free of clutter.
- Healthcare Environmental Hazards and Preventative Interventions for fire
Know the evacuation plan.Know the acronym RACE
rescue; alarm; confine; extinguish.
Know the Acronym PASS
Answer
Pull the pin; Aim the nozzle; Squeeze the handle and Sweep at the base of the fire.
- Healthcare Environmental Hazards and Preventative Interventions for restraints
Answer
Used as the very last resort!!!!
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Require a physician order.Encourage family and friends to stay with the client instead of using restraints. Encourage them to bring familiar objects from home.Review medications.Place the client near nursing station. Use bed alarms.
- Healthcare Worker Risks
Answer
Back Injury Needle stick Injury Radiation Injury
- what is Safety
Answer
is a basic human need, second only to survival needs such as oxygen, nutrition, and fluids.
As a nurse, the concept of safety is fundamental to providing safe, effective, high-quality care to your clients.
- Patient harm and errors generally occur as a result of the following
Answer
•Lack of clear or adequate communication among patient, family, and members of the interprofessional health care team • Lack of attentiveness and patient monitoring
• Lack of clinical judgment
• Inadequate measures to prevent health complications
• Errors in medication administration
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