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Fundamentals of Nursing chapter 3 safety (1
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Fundamentals of Nursing chapter 3 safetyAmbulating - CORRECT ANSWER-walking
Angina: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden chest pain beneath the sternum (breastbone) associated
with a heart attack (myocardial infarction), often radiating down the left arm in male patients.
Assistive devices: - CORRECT ANSWER-Devices such as gait belts and walkers that are used
when moving a patient.
Blood-borne pathogens: - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathogenic microorganisms present in blood and
body fluids that can cause disease such as hepatitis B (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV).
Cardiac arrhythmias: - CORRECT ANSWER-Irregularities in a person's heart rate and/or rhythm.
Cerebrovascular attack (CVA - CORRECT ANSWER-): The medical term for what is commonly
referred to as a "stroke," caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
FAST: - CORRECT ANSWER-An acronym used to remember the early signs of a stroke: Facial
drooping, Arm weakness, Slurred speech, and Time (meaning the quicker the response, the better
the outcome).
Heimlich maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-: A procedure used for someone who is choking that
uses abdominal thrusts to clear the airway so they can breathe.
Incontinence - CORRECT ANSWER-A lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation
Myocardial infarction (MI) - CORRECT ANSWER-: The medical term for what is commonly
referred to as a "heart attack," caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart.
Nonskid footwear - CORRECT ANSWER-: Shoes or socks with rubberized soles used to prevent
falls.
PASS - CORRECT ANSWER-An acronym for using a fire extinguisher that stands for the
following:
P: Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher.
A: Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
S: Squeeze or press the handle.
S: Sweep from side to side at the base of the flame until the fire appears to be out.
Personal protective equipment (PPE): - CORRECT ANSWER-Equipment used to prevent
transmission of blood-borne pathogens and infection, including gloves, masks, goggles, gowns,
and other types of protective equipment.
RACE - CORRECT ANSWER-:
R: Rescue anyone in immediate danger from the fire if it doesn't endanger your life.
A: Activate the alarm by pulling the nearest fire alarm or calling 911.
C: Contain the fire by closing all doors and windows.
E: Extinguish the fire if it is small enough using a fire extinguisher and the PASS method.
Evacuate patients and oneself if the fire cannot be extinguished.
, Resident mentor - CORRECT ANSWER-A resident who can answer questions and encourage
interaction for a new resident recently admitted to a long-term care facility.
Seizure - CORRECT ANSWER-: A transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to
abnormal neuronal activity in the brain.
Sharps injury: - CORRECT ANSWER-A penetrating wound from a needle, scalpel, or other sharp
object that may result in exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Shortness of breath (SOB) - CORRECT ANSWER-: Difficulty breathing or a feeling of not being
able to catch one's breath.
Skin breakdown: - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage to the skin due to common preventable causes
like immobility and incontinence.
SPICES - CORRECT ANSWER-: An acronym that stands for observing the following aspects of
well-being for older adults: Sleep, Problems eating, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls,
and Skin breakdown.
Thrombolytic medication: - CORRECT ANSWER-Medication (such as tPA) used to dissolve clots
in arteries.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA): - CORRECT ANSWER-A medical term for what is commonly
referred to as a ministroke. A TIA is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke
that usually last only a few minutes and don't cause permanent brain damage.
Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMS): - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms from
musculoskeletal injuries experienced at work, such as lower back pain, that are attributed to
manual handling of clients, heavy physical loads, frequent awkward positions, and repetitive
movements.
sharp injury - CORRECT ANSWER-A penetrating wound from a needle, scalpel, or other sharp
object that may result in exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Blood-borne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathogenic microorganisms present in blood and
body fluids that can cause disease such as hepatitis B (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV).
Work Related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMS) - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptoms from
musculoskeletal injuries experienced at work, such as lower back pain, that are attributed to
manual handling of clients, heavy physical loads, frequent awkward positions, and repetitive
movements.
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ABC - CORRECT ANSWER-Alignment, Base of support, and Center of gravity[3]:
Alignment: Correct body alignment is also referred to as good posture. When standing up straight,
an imaginary line should be able to be drawn straight down through the center of the body so that
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