Ch. 28 (Safety, Security, & Emergency Preparedness) Flashcards
There are certain techniques to prioritization in nursing.
What is prioritized over the other?
* stable findings
* unstable findings
unstable findings
There are certain techniques to prioritization in nursing.
What is prioritized over the other?
* acute conditions
* chronic conditions
acute conditions
can worsen rapidly while chronic is slower
There are certain techniques to prioritization in nursing.
What is prioritized over the other?
* least restrictive/invasive method
* most restrictive/invasive method
least restrictive/invasive
There are certain techniques to prioritization in nursing.
What is the order of prioritization (number one being the first to give attention to) with the ABCDE method when applying it to a cardiac arrest?
- Circulation
- Airway
- Breathing
There are certain techniques to prioritization in nursing.
What does ABCDE stand for in the ABCDE method?
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Disability
- Exposure
What are some indications of a concussion?
- physical: headache, vomiting , problems with balance, fatigue, stunned/dazed
- cognitive: mentally foggy, difficulty concentrating, confusion, forgets recent activities
- emotional: irrability, nervousness, very emotional
- sleep: drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, sleeping more or less
What are some safety considerations for adults?
- remind them of effects of stress
- enroll in defensive driving
- counsel about unsafe health habits
- evaluate workplace for safety
- counsel about domestic violence
What are factors that contribute to falls?
- lower body weakness
- poor vision
- gait/balance issues
- problems with feet
- use of psychoactive meds
- postural dizziness
- hazards in the home
What are the hourly rounding 5 Ps?
- pain
- personal needs
- position
- placement (essential needs are in reach)
- prevent falls
What are the different types of restraints used for adults and children?
- physical (restraining limbs)
- environmental (seclude room)
- mechanical (bed rails)
- pharmacologic (sedatives)
What type of restraints should be used for adults and children first?
start with the least restrictive & least time
What are some phsyiologic hazards associated with restraints?
- skin breakdown
- incontinence
- depression
- aspiration
- death
What kind of training is used for an Active shooter?
alice training
What does ALICE stand for in ALICE training for an active shooter?
- Alert
- Lockdown
- Inform others
- Counter
- Evacuate
What does RACE stand for in relation to danger?
- Rescue
- Activate alarms
- Contain/Confine
- Extinguish
Apart of RACE, what does PASS stand for in relation to using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull
- Aim
- Squeeze
- Sweep
What are some examples of a procedure-related accident?
- medication/IV errors
- incorrect urinary catheter insertion
- error transferring pt
- apply external heat causing burn
What should be completed after any accident or incident in a health car facility that compromises safety?
incident report
