front 1 What is the main cause of injuries during the adolescent period? | back 1 Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of serious and fatal accidents during adolescence, especially if alcohol or drug use is involved. |
front 2 Based on your theoretical knowledge and the scant patient data you have, why do you think Teresa's toddler (Meet Your Patients, in Volume 1 of your textbook) is at risk for accidents? What about Teresa's grandmother? | back 2 The toddler and grandmother have the following risks for accidents: |
front 3 What are some ways that the aging process makes the older adult more prone to injury? | back 3 The aging process can result in physiological changes that can create changes in strength and gait stability. Some adults experience sensory losses, particularly hearing and vision. |
front 4 What are the most common poisonous agents ingested by children? | back 4 The following poisonous agents are most commonly ingested by children: |
front 5 Name one source of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. | back 5 Any of the following sources can cause CO poisoning: |
front 6 What are the major causes of injuries from MVAs (motor vehicle accidents)? | back 6 The following are major causes of motor-vehicle-related accidents: |
front 7 List at least three tips for preventing food poisoning. | back 7 Any of the following tips would prevent food poisoning: |
front 8 List three sources of noise pollution. | back 8 Sources of noise pollution include road traffic, jet planes, garbage trucks, construction equipment, lawn mowers, and loud music. |
front 9 What is a typical cause of fire in healthcare facilities? | back 9 Fire in healthcare facilities is typically related to anesthesia or electrical causes. |
front 10 What measures should you take, and in what order, if a fire occurs in the hospital? | back 10 First rescue the patient—move the patient(s) away from the area. Then sound the alarm and then attempt to confine the fire, if that is practical. |
front 11 What measures can healthcare workers use to reduce exposure to radiation? | back 11 The following measures reduce a worker's exposure to radiation: |
front 12 What safety measures help reduce equipment-related injuries in the healthcare facility? | back 12 The following measures help reduce equipment-related injuries: |
front 13 Which assessment tool would you use for a slightly confused home care client to assess her ability to safely live alone and perform activities of daily living? | back 13 The Safety Assessment Scale (SAS) primarily evaluates whether the cognitively impaired person is capable of cooking, taking her own medicines, shopping, and performing other activities of daily living. |
front 14 List the six risk factors that are assessed on the Morse Fall Scale | back 14 The following six risk factors are assessed on the Morse Fall Scale: |
front 15 Identify four safety measures that decrease the risk of scalds or burns in the child | back 15 The following safety measures decrease the risk of burns for children: |
front 16 What are some specific activities that reduce the possibility of fires in the home? | back 16 The following specific activities reduce the possibility of fires: |
front 17 As a nurse, what can you do to help prevent injuring your back? | back 17 To prevent injury to your back, consistently use assistive devices when moving patients in and out of bed, use good body mechanics, and get help when moving patients or lifting heavy objects. |
front 18 What are some important developmental considerations when providing a safe environment for a preschool child? | back 18 The preschooler is less prone to falls than the toddler, but other types of injuries increase because preschooler play includes more outside activities. Supervision of outside play, such as on playground equipment, is important. Safety must be stressed when playing near streets. |
front 19 How should you screen older adults to see if they need a comprehensive falls evaluation? | back 19 Use the Get Up and Go test, and possibly the Timed Up and Go test if indicated |
front 20 List two things a person who works around workplace toxins can do to prevent bringing them into the home. | back 20 The following safety measures help prevent bringing workplace toxins
into the home: |
front 21 What specific safety measures would you discuss with a mother to prevent choking in her 9-month-old child? | back 21 The following safety measures prevent choking in young children: |