Safety Flashcards

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Infant- age and car seat

A

birth to 12-mo

  • infant only REAR facing or convertible seat
  • never use in front seat where an air bag is present
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Toddlers- age and car sear

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1-3 year

  • rear facing as long as possible
  • once outgrows move to forward facing
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Young Children- age and car seat

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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
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Older children- age and car seat

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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
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5
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In newborn/infant hospital room for safety

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  1. bulb syringe
  2. suction device
  3. ID band
  4. security tag to prevent abduction
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6
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How do newborns sleep?

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On back to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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7
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What age to start teaching kids about strangers?

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Toddler/preschooler

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8
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School aged kids safety (4)

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

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  1. injuries
  2. vehicle related accidents
  3. physiological changes related to injuries
  4. Medication related injuries
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What elements are present in a safe home?

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

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Consequences of falls?

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-pain, disability, financial, death

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Causes of fall?

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

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13
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How to reduce falls

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  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
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14
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How do poisons get in the body?

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any opening

seep thru skin

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

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

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

17
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chemical restraints

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

18
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non-violent restraint

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use of restraint when patient behavior interferes with treatment

19
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violent restraint

A

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

20
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seclusion

A

involuntary confinement of person in room alone

21
Q

Can students use restraints?

A

NO - do not apply, remove, or chart them

22
Q

How do you put out chemical or electrical fire?

A

CO2 or dry chemical (class C)

23
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How do you put out metal fire?

A

Powder (class D)

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

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water or dry chemical (class A)

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How do you put out flammable liquid fire?
CO2 or dry chemical (class B)
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RACE
- rescue - alarm - confine - evacuate
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PASS
pull pin aim nozzle squeeze handle sweep back and forth
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Radiation exposure prvention
1. minimize time of exposure 2. minimize distance from source 3. use appropriate shielding
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Caring for patient that is exposed to radiation?
- wear lead shield or apron - use glove with fluid like urine - patient do as much self care as possible