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Patient Safety & Restraint Alternatives, C14; P-LQ, WB Flashcards

Module 4, 9/18-23

1
Q

Having a ______ is a frequent cause of Hemiplegia/Unilateral Paralysis.

A

Stroke

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Hemiplegia is also called ___________ Paralysis.

A

Unilateral

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3
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Unilateral Paralysis is also called _____________.

A

Hemiplegia

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4
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Hemiplegia

A

paralysis on one body side

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__________ is paralysis on one side of the body.

A

Hemiplegia

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6
Q

Tightly tucked sheets & side rails ____ forms of physical restraint.

A

are

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7
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Tightly tucked sheets & side rails are forms of __________ restraint.

A

physical

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8
Q

To prevent falls, keep beds in the _______ position & bed wheels ______.

A

lowest, locked

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9
Q

Physical & mental effects of aging can affect an older adult’s ability to be ____.

A

safe

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10
Q

Is a P/R is trying to pull out an IV line, s/he might need a _________ restraint.

A

physical

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Q

_____ are the most common type of accident that happens in the health care setting?

A

Falls

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Falls are the ____ common type of accident that happens in the health care setting?

A

most

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13
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A comatose P/R is ______ to respond to the environment.

A

unable

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14
Q

Medication is a __________ restraint.

A

chemical

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15
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NAs’re required to report an accident verbally immediately to _______ & in written/electronic form using an __________ (occurrence) Report.

A

nurse, Incident

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Accident

A

unexpected, unintended event that has potential to cause bodily injury

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An __________ is an unexpected, unintended event that has potential to cause bodily injury.

A

Accident

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Incident

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unusual, undesired, out of ordinary; disrupts normal routine for P/R, health care facility, or both

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An __________ is an unusual, undesired, out of ordinary; disrupts normal routine for P/R, health care facility, or both.

A

Incident

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20
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6 factors that can increase one’s chances of having an Accident:

A
  • age
  • medication
  • Paralysis
  • poor mobility
  • sensory impairment
  • limited surrounding awareness
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Age, medication, Paralysis, poor mobility, sensory impairment, & limited surrounding awareness are . . .

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. . . 6 factors that can increase one’s chances of having an Accident.

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22
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__________, _________ children, & _______ adults are at high risk for Accidents.

A

Infants, young, older

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Infants & young children, older adults are at ____ risk for Accidents.

A

high

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Paralysis

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inability to move/feel

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Inability to move/feel is called ________.
Paralysis
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Paralysis from waist down is called ___________.
Paraplegia
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Paraplegia
Paralysis from waist down
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Paralysis from neck down is called ___________/___________.
Tetraplegia/Quadriplegia
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Tetraplegia/Quadriplegia
Paralysis from neck down
30
Dementia, head injuries, & pain medication can cause c_______________ & d_____________.
confusion, disorientation
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Dementia, head _______, & ____ medication can cause confusion & disorientation.
injuries, pain
32
If a P/R has an Accident due to a wheelchair braking, the NA should . . . (2)
- immediately report to nurse - fill out Incident/Occurrence Report
33
_____ are the leading cause of non/fatal injuries in USA & of accidental death among older adults.
Falls
34
Falls are the leading cause of non/fatal injuries in USA & of ___________ death among older adults.
accidental
35
All Accidents & Incidents are to be __________ reported immediately to the _____.
verbally, nurse
36
An Incident/Occurrence Report is completed whenever an ________ or _______ occurs in a healthcare facility.
Accident, Incident
37
An ____________/__________ _________ is completed whenever an Accident or Incident occurs in a healthcare facility.
Incident/Occurrence Report
38
____________ occurs when one becomes trapped in side rail or between side rail & mattress.
Entrapment
39
Entrapment
when one becomes trapped in side rail or between side rail & mattress
40
Physical Restraint
device attached to or near one's body to limit movement freedom or access body
41
A __________ ___________ is a device attached to or near one's body to limit movement freedom or access body.
Physical Restraint
42
Chemical Restraint
any medication that alters one's mood/behavior | such as a sedative or tranquilizer
43
Sedatives & tranquilizers are examples of ________ Restraints.
Chemical
44
Restraints should be removed every _ hours for __ minutes.
2, 10
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Mitt Restraint
prevents one from grasping tubes or catheters while allowing for more freedom of arm movement
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______ ____________ prevents one from grasping tubes or catheters while allowing for more freedom of arm movement.
Mitt Restraint
47
Vest Restraint
prevents one from falling out of bed or chair
48
A _____ __________ prevents one from falling out of bed or chair.
Vest Restraint
49
Immediately report to the nurse a restrained P/R's ____-to-the-touch, _____/____ arm.
cool, pale/blue
50
Slip Knots are also called _____-______ Knots.
Quick-Release
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In Healthcare settings, we use Slip/Quick-Release Knots because . . .
. . .they can be quickly released in case emergency.
52
A Jacket Restraint is applied to P/R's ______.
chest
53
Putting Vest Restraint on backward can cause one to ______ if s/he slides down against improperly placed restraint.
strangle
54
A P/R can strangle in a backwards Vest Restraint because . . .
. . . the back of the restraint is higher than the front.
55
4 bad things that can happen from too tight Restraints:
- bruises - nerve damage - skin abrasions - permanent tissue damage
56
- bruises - nerve damage - skin abrasions - permanent tissue damage can occur if Restraints are too _____.
tight
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- Pneumonia - pressure ulcers - blood clots (immobility complications) can occur if one's left in Restraint for ___ _____.
too long
58
3 possible bad results of leaving P/R is Restraint for too long:
- Pneumonia - pressure ulcers - blood clots (immobility complications)
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__________ can occur if a person in a Restraint isn't taken to the bathroom regularly.
Incontinence

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