Safety Flashcards
insufficient intake of oxygen
Asphyxiation
deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community
Bioterrorism
a poisonous gas resulting from the inefficient and incomplete combustion of organic fuels
Carbon Monoxide
medications such as anxiolytics & sedatives used to manage a patient’s behavior & are not a standard treatment for a patient’s condition
Chemical Restraints
result of exposure to extreme heat that changes body electrolyte balance & raises the core body temperature
Heat Exhaustion
result of exposure to severe cold for prolonged periods of time
Hypothermia
process by which resistance to an infectious disease is produced or increased
Immunization
documenting a deviation from the standard of care such as when a patient or visitor falls or an error is made
Incident or Occurrence Reporting
adverse events that should never occur in a health care setting
Never Events
PASS
Fire Extinguisher Use: (1) Pull the pin (2) Aim low (3) Squeeze the lever slowly & evenly (4) Sweep from side to side
microorganism capable of producing disease
Pathogen
a facility meeting the staffing & equipment standards and recognized to be able to give info about poisoning or treatment to patients suffering from poisoning
Poison Control Center
RACE
Fire: (1) Rescue any patient in immediate danger (2) Activate alarm (3) Confine the fire (4) Extinguish the fire
RADAR
Abuse: (1) Routine Screening (2) Ask Direct Questions (3) Documentation (4) Assess Client Safety (5) Review Client Options & Referrals
humans being subjected to an ionizing radiation either by irradiation or contamination
Radiation Exposure
any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilized or reduces the ability of a patient to include devices such as orthopedically prescribed devices, protective helmets or methods that involve physically holding a patient to conduct an examination or test, protecting a a patient from falling out of bed or permitting a patient to participate in activities without the risk of physical harm
Restraints
devices that send out alarm tones when a patient tries to ambulate…can be a knee band, infrared affixed to a headboard or bed frame, pressure sensitive strips placed below patient’s buttocks
Safety Monitoring Device
an unexpected occurence involving death or serious physical injury or the risk of death or injury
Sentinel Event
adverse events (including “never events”) that occur in hospitals & that are serious, largely preventable, and of concern to both the public & healthcare providers
Serious Reportable Events
Factors that Affect a Patient’s Ability to Protect Themselves from Injury
developmental stage, lifestyle, mobility, sensory-perception alterations, cognitive awareness, emotional state, ability to communicate, safety awareness, environment
Environmental Hazards that Pose a Rise to Patient Safety
disasters (natural or man-made), pathogen transmission, pollution, bioterrorism
Factors that Create a Culture of Safety
acknowledging risk, pursuing safety, foster a blame-free environment, commit resources
Nursing Diagnoses Associated with Risks to Safety
Risk for Falls, Impaired Home Maintenance, Risk for Injury, Deficient Knowledge, Risk for Poisoning, Risk for Suffocation, Risk for Trauma
Interventions to Prevent Falls
use a gait belt, rubber-soled shoes/slippers, use of call light, bed in low position, bed alarm, night light, frequent rounding, keep over-bed table near
Documentation for Restraints
patients behavior, interventions implemented to avoid restraints, time PCP was notified, type of restraint, patient’s response, restraint flow sheet, patient/family education
