Fall restraint - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

Patient and nurse safety - 1) Falls 2) Positioning/Mobility/ADLs 3) Restraints 4) Needle Stick Prevention Patient and nurse safety; Falls - 1) Always assess patient for fall risk which can include: Past history of falls, age over sixty, postop/admitted for surgery, smoker, physical condition, mental status, medications that propose a fall risk, ambulatory devices, etc. 2) We can not delegate to nursing assistive Personnel the patient's fall risks, but we can explain the patient's...

abnormal lymph nodes are - ANS »»» large fixed tender may indicate local infection, wound, systemic disease, or cancer accidental poisonings usually occur in which age, and commonly involve what items? - ANS »»» toddlers, and involve items from kitchen/bathroom alopecia - ANS »»» hair loss are student nurses held accountable for their actions during clinical practice? - ANS »»» yes as a whole, health care services include those that offer..? - ANS »»» health prevention, d...

Psychotropic medication given to subdue agitated or confused patients Chemical restraint Anything that restricts movement Physical restraint Factors in the environment that can cause falls Extrinsic factors Factors related to the internal functioning of an individual, such as the aging process or physical illness that can cause falls Intrinsic factors Unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury Fall Law enacted in 1987 to protect patients from unnecessary restraints...

NATCO STNA REVIEW A confused client tries to get out of bed despite requests from staff to remain on bedrest. The nursing assistant knows that the nurse will most likely apply a. a bed alarm b. four point restraint c. wrist restraints d. a vest restraint - a The bed alarm is the least invasive and will keep the client safe. All restraints require a physician's order. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate food item for a 3-year-old patient? a. sandwich cut up into bite...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: Which actions by the nurse concerning oral care for an unconscious patient are considered safe? (Select all that apply.) a. Performing oral care with the patient in a supine position b. Performing oral care with the patient turned to the side c. Installing suction equipment at the bedside d. Providing oral care every 2 hours e. Using a hard-bristle toothbrush A...

safety culture - Answer-The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment. OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration incident - Answer-an unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage accident - Answer-an unplanned event that results in personal injury and/or property damage fatal four - Answer-Falls, Struck by, Caught between, and Electrical risk - Answer-a measure of the probability, consequences and exposure r...

4:1 - ANS What is the proper ratio for ladder setup? True - ANS A regulation is a law and is mandated by OSHA, Federal, State or provincial government. False - ANS ANSI and CSA standards are law and are enforced by a governing body True - ANS OSHA 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection for the most part excludes the Telecommunications Industry. 1 Year - ANS An Authorized Climber must be evaluated by a Competent Person every how many years? 2 Years - ANS A refresher...

Drivers Ed AAA book answers Study Guide Already Graded A Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? 90% A teen drivers chance of crashing is higher when driving: Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver? 5 years Primary factors involved in teen crashes include: All of the Above (failing to yield the right of way, driving too fast for road conditions, being distracted) Gradu...

Prometric CNA Test A female resident's husband has asked for some time alone with his wife in her room. What should the NA do? A. Let the husband visit but listen outside the door. B. Let husband visit and leave the door open. C. Tell husband not to disturb his wife. D. Let the husband visit in private - D. Let the husband visit in private A resident needs range of motion (ROM) exercises every day. When the NA tries to help her do the exercises, the resident says she will not do the...