Chap 20 Test 1 Flashcards
Factors affecting environment
Temo Ventilation Lighting Odor control Noise Interior design Neatness Privacy
Pts room temps
Keep between 68-74
Infants and older adults need warmer rooms
True
Ventialtiin issues
No open windows no fans
Use air conditioning
Hunidity level for room
30-50 %
Why use night lights/ flashlight
To prevent injury when going to bathroom. Also to not disturb pt when sleeping
Noise c9ntrol issues
Main cause - people
Limit c9nvos in hallway
Stop talkinat nurse station
Answer akarms iv pumps asap
Interior design issues
0rom9tes ho.elike envirin
Bed positions
Always keep in lowest position with side rails up and lock wheels
Bed making
Make sure neat and wrinkle free.linens wrinkled interfere w movement abd pressure on skin can also cause ot to fall getting out 9f bed
Falls risk assesment 20.3
Star items-risk falls
4+ items risk falls
Hx falls Confused most time Unable follow directions physically weak Taking bp /diuretic orthstatic Poor gait standing Wear nonskid socks Balance probs walking Swaying kurching Unstable maki g turns Needs assistive device
RACE PASS
Rescue activate contain extinguish/evacuat3
Pull aim squeeze sweep
What order of triage?
IDME
IMMEDIATE DELAYED MININAL EXPECTANT
Poisoning
Know Name product Pt age Amount of product Any symptoms/complaints Dont induce vomiting!!
Msds
Recomended storage
Label
Handling spills
Dispisal