27 Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
1
Q
Who is at greatest risk for injuries?
A
falls among older adults
2
Q
How to reduce the risk of falls among geriatric patients
A
- complete risk assessment
- indicate risk for falling/cognitive change/gait on door/chart
- keep wheels LOCKED
- leave call bell w/in reach
- answer call bells promptly
- leave night light on
- eliminate all physical hazards like clutter
- provide nonskid footwear
- leave water, tissues, bedpan w/in reach
LAST RESORT: restrain
3
Q
Terrorism
A
man-made disaster
4
Q
Bioterrorism
A
deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community to cause widespread illness
5
Q
Nuclear Terrorism
A
intentional introduction of radioactive materials into the environment to cause injury/death
6
Q
Blast Lung Injury
A
commonly found in terrorism victims
-hypotension, bradycardia, apnea
7
Q
T/F falls + trauma are considered hospital-acquired conditions
A
TRUE
