PNC WEEK 10

Question 1

WHATS SAFETY?

Answer 1

Reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the health care system, and the use of best practices shown to lead to optimal patient outcomes.

Question 2

• List and discuss potential hazards in clinical practice and discuss preventative measures.

Answer 2

Safe medication administration practices, avoid human error, near miss events, analyze mistakes, provide education, teamwork, communication, designs of the workplaces.

Question 3

• Understands and applies fire safety as per policy. Agency fires-

Answer 3

malfunctioning electrical equip.pr combustion of gas. R(rescue and remove) A( activate fire alarm) C(contain fire) E(extinguish the fire). PASS( pull the pin, aim extinguisher, squeeze, sweep side to side)

Question 4

• Describe risk factors and identify preventive measures to take related to falls in clinical practice.

Answer 4

Biological, behavioral, environmental, socioeconomic factors.
o Orient clients to surroundings
o Assess client’s ability to ambulate and transfer
o Provide walking aids and assistance
o Supervise clients at risk for falls
o Encourage use of call bell for assistance
o Ensure call bell is within reach
o Placement of bedside tables and overbed tables
o Bed in low position and wheels locked

Question 5

• What are restraints?

Answer 5

A physical, chemical, or environmental measures used to control the physical of behavioral activity of a person or a portion of his or her body.

Question 6

• When would a client be restrained

Answer 6

to avoid or prevent purposeful or accidental harm to a client when all other measures have failed.

Question 7

• What are the legal implications for use of restraints?

Answer 7

o Restraints restrict individuals freedom
o Least restraint options first
o Exhaust all alternative measures first
o Restraints are temporary and protective
o Obtain consent

Question 8

• What is WHIMIS?

Answer 8

Workplace hazardous material information system. Labels