Fund 50 safety

Question 1

neonate

Answer 1

Wash hands frequently.
Never leave an infant unsupervised on a raised surface without side rails.
Use the appropriate infant car seat that is secured in the backseat facing the rear of the car.
Handle the infant securely while supporting the head.
Place infant on the back to sleep.

Question 2

infant

Answer 2

Supervise the child closely to prevent injury.
Select toys appropriate for developmental level.
Use appropriate safety equipment in the home (e.g., locks for cabinets, gates, electrical outlet covers).
Never leave the child alone in the bathtub.
Childproof the entire house.

Question 3

toddler

Answer 3

Have poison control center phone number in readily accessible location.
Use appropriate car seat for the toddler.
Supervise the child closely to prevent injury.
Childproof the house to ensure that poisonous products, drugs, guns, and small objects are out of the toddler’s reach.
Never leave the child alone and unsupervised outside.
Keep all hot items on the stove out of the child’s reach.

Question 4

school-aged

Answer 4

Teach accident prevention at school and home.
Teach the child to wear safety equipment when playing sports.
Reinforce teaching about symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
Continue immunizations as scheduled.
Provide drug, alcohol, and sexuality education.
Reinforce the use of seat belts and pedestrian safety.

Question 5

preschool

Answer 5

Teach the child to wear proper safety equipment when riding bicycles or scooters.
Ensure that playing areas are safe.
Begin to teach safety measures to the child.
Do not leave the child alone in the bathtub or near water.
Practice emergency evacuation measures.
Teach about fire safety.

Question 6

adolescent

Answer 6

Teach responsibilities of new freedoms that accompany being a teenager.
Enroll the teen in safety courses (driver education, water safety, emergency care measures).
Emphasize gun safety.
Get physical examination before participating in sports.
Make time to listen to and talk with your adolescent (helps with stress reduction).
Follow healthy lifestyle (nutrition, rest, etc.).
Teach about sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, and birth control.
Encourage the child to report any sexual harassment or abuse of any kind.

Question 7

adult

Answer 7

Practice stress reduction techniques (e.g., meditation, exercise).
Enroll in a defensive driving course.
Evaluate the workplace for safety hazards and utilize safety equipment as prescribed.
Practice moderation when consuming alcohol.
Avoid the use of illegal drugs.
Provide options and referrals to domestic violence victims.

Question 8

older adult

Answer 8

Identify safety hazards in the environment.
Modify the environment as necessary.
Attend defensive driving courses on courses designed for older adult drivers.
Encourage regular vision and hearing tests.
Ensure that prescribed eyeglasses and hearing aids are available and functioning.
Wear appropriate footwear.
Have operational smoke detectors in place.
Objectively document and report any signs of neglect and abuse.

Question 9

fall risk assessment needs to occur

Answer 9

on admission to the facility, during an initial home visit, following a change in the patient’s condition, after a fall, and when the patient is transferred

Question 10

Acetylcholine

Answer 10

Acetylcholine is a type of chemical messenger, or neurotransmitter, that plays a vital role in the central and peripheral nervous system. It is important for muscle control, autonomic body functions, and in learning, memory, and attention