Safety

Question 1

Infant- age and car seat

Answer 1

birth to 12-mo

• infant only REAR facing or convertible seat
• never use in front seat where an air bag is present

Question 2

Toddlers- age and car sear

Answer 2

1-3 year

• rear facing as long as possible
• once outgrows move to forward facing

Question 3

Young Children- age and car seat

Answer 3

4-7 year

• forward facing with harness and tether
• once outgrow switch to booster but still in back of car
• lap belt is low across upper thigh- not stomach
• shoulder on chest not face or neck

Question 4

Older children- age and car seat

Answer 4

8-12 year

• use seat belt (no booster)
• ride in back seat
• lap belt is low across upper thigh- not stomach
• shoulder on chest not face or neck

Question 5

In newborn/infant hospital room for safety

Answer 5

1. bulb syringe
2. suction device
3. ID band
4. security tag to prevent abduction

Question 6

How do newborns sleep?

Answer 6

On back to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Question 7

What age to start teaching kids about strangers?

Answer 7

Toddler/preschooler

Question 8

School aged kids safety (4)

Answer 8

1. buddy system
2. safety equipment lime bike helmet
3. peer pressure
4. sexual health

Question 9

Adults safety concerns (4)

Answer 9

1. injuries
2. vehicle related accidents
3. physiological changes related to injuries
4. Medication related injuries

Question 10

What elements are present in a safe home?

Answer 10

-alarms/monitors, non skid surfaces, heat/electricity, adequate lighting

Question 11

Consequences of falls?

Answer 11

-pain, disability, financial, death

Question 12

Causes of fall?

Answer 12

-sedating medications, medical conditions like visual impairment, enviro hazards , substance abuse

Question 13

How to reduce falls

Answer 13

1. remove throw rugs
2. remove clutter from floor/stairs
3. ensure adequate lighting
4. use handrails
5. avoid ladders/step stools
6. do not leave area damp

Question 14

How do poisons get in the body?

Answer 14

any opening

seep thru skin

Question 15

Neurological assessments related to safety to be determined during head to toe assessment

Answer 15

1. judgement
2. sensory ability
3. vision/hearing
4. orientation X4 or not
5. mental status

Question 16

Physical restraint

Answer 16

any manual or physical device/equipments that restricts a persons movement (4 rails up, vest, mitt, wrist, ankle)

Question 17

chemical restraints

Answer 17

medication used to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement to prevent self or other harm
(sedation medication)

Question 18

non-violent restraint

Answer 18

use of restraint when patient behavior interferes with treatment

Question 19

violent restraint

Answer 19

use of restraint when patient is violent and present danger to self or others
-strongest restraints

Question 20

seclusion

Answer 20

involuntary confinement of person in room alone

Question 21

Can students use restraints?

Answer 21

NO - do not apply, remove, or chart them

Question 22

How do you put out chemical or electrical fire?

Answer 22

CO2 or dry chemical (class C)

Question 23

How do you put out metal fire?

Answer 23

Powder (class D)

Question 24

How do you put out nonmetal fire like paper, wood, cloth?

Answer 24

water or dry chemical (class A)

Question 25

How do you put out flammable liquid fire?

Answer 25

CO2 or dry chemical (class B)

Question 26

RACE

Answer 26

• rescue
• alarm
• confine
• evacuate

Question 27

PASS

Answer 27

pull pin
aim nozzle
squeeze handle
sweep back and forth

Question 28

Radiation exposure prvention

Answer 28

1. minimize time of exposure
2. minimize distance from source
3. use appropriate shielding

Question 29

Caring for patient that is exposed to radiation?

Answer 29

• wear lead shield or apron
• use glove with fluid like urine
• patient do as much self care as possible