SAFETY Flashcards
1
Q
A fundamental concern of nurses, which extends from the bedside to the home to the community, is _
A
preventing injuries and assisting the injured.
2
Q
Major causes of injury and death
A
Motor vehicle crashes, falls, drowning, fire and burns, poisoning, inhalation and ingestion of foreign objects, and firearm use
3
Q
_ are often caused by human conduct and can be prevented.
A
Injuries
4
Q
Factors Affecting Safety
A
Age and Development
Lifestyle
Mobility and Health Status
Sensory-Perceptual Alterations
Cognitive Awareness
Emotional State
Ability to Communicate
Safety Awareness
Environmental Factors
