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NUR 310 Exam 2 safety Questions andAnswers
What are the factors that affect safety? - Answer-age, lifestyle, mobility, health status,
level of cognition, emotional state, ability to communicate, safety awareness, and
environmental factors
What is the greatest risk of safety in the workplace? - Answer-a latex allergy
What are some mechanisms that can be implemented to our patients that will ensure
proper, physical alignment? - Answer-use pillows, blankets, hand rolls, boots, splints,
ankle support devices, and aids
use of transfer belt, hydraulic lift, sliding board, mobility aids, and additional staff
assistance
What is the Joint Commission's newest patient safety goal? - Answer-reduce harm
associated with clinical alarm systems
What are some examples of external emergencies? - Answer-severe damage due to
hurricanes and floods, disease epidemics, industrial accidents, chemical plant
explosions, major transportation accidents, terrorist acts
What are some examples of internal emergencies? - Answer-loss of electric
power/portable water, hazardous material incidents, workplace violence
What is the emergency readiness expected for an internal emergency? - Answer-safety
& hazardous material protocols and infection control policies/practices
For hazardous material protocols, what are the steps one should follow? - Answer-1.
protect self and avoid contact
2. approach scene with caution
3. contain in one place
4. decontaminate as much as possible at/close to scene
__________ is the universal antidote in most situations. - Answer-water
What "tools" should one use for biological hazardous materials? - Answer-water and
antibacterial soap
What are some ways to prevent falls within the health care agencies? - Answer-orient
clients to surroundings, provide walking aids if needed, use of call light, place bed in the
lowest position, and lock the beds in place
, What is the nurse's role during a seizure? - Answer-Remain with the client; call for
assistance
Do not restrain the client or place anything in the mouth
Protect the head & turn client on side
Loosen tight clothing
If seizure occurs while ambulating or sitting in a chair, cradle head or provide a cushion
or support for protection against head injury
Time the seizure duration
Observe the progression of the seizure, noting the sequence and type of limb
involvement. Observe skin color. When the seizure allows, check pulse and
respirations.
Apply oxygen & suction oral airway prn
Administer anticonvulsant or antiepileptic medications, as ordered
When seizure subsides, reorient, reassure & explain what happened. Assess for
injuries, measure oxygen saturation & VS. Provide hygiene. Allow for verbalization of
feelings.
What type of seizure occurs more in children? - Answer-febrile seizure
Restraints - Answer-Protective devices used to limit the physical activity of client or
body part
What are the two reasons to use restraints? - Answer-1) prevent harm to client and
others
2) in order to provide medical care
What are the 3 types of restraints used? - Answer-physical, chemical, and seclusion
What are the 5 criteria/standards restraints have to meet in order to use them? -
Answer-1) restricts patient's movement as little as possible
2) safe for the patient
3) doesn't interfere with treatment
4) readily changeable
5) discreet as possible
Least to most restrictive restraints: - Answer-1. side rails
2. mitts
3) soft limb wrist
4) vest
5) 4 point soft hard limb- velcro or leather
What is the nurse or LIP doing during the initial monitoring after applying restraints? -
Answer-checking the patient at least every 15 minutes for the first hour
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