Saftey Restraints/fire/latex allergy

Question 1

Risk factors for latex allergies (5)

Answer 1

Genetic predisposition 
Spina bifida
Multiple surgeries
Continuous/prolonged latex exposure
Urogenital abnormalities

Question 2

Latex allergy nursing care (5)

Answer 2

Patient first in OR
all equipment clean
Sign on patients room
Maintain latex free environment 
No gloves with powder

Question 3

Trendelenburg

Answer 3

Best used for postural drainage in lower lobes

Question 4

Race

Answer 4

Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish

Question 5

Pass

Answer 5

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

Question 6

Class a fire extinguisher

Answer 6

Used for combustibles like paper and wood

Question 7

Class b fire extinguisher

Answer 7

Used for flammable liquids or gas

Question 8

Class c fire extinguisher

Answer 8

Used for electronical fires

Question 9

Reasons for safety restraints (2)

Answer 9

Need them for a medically messes sarah procedure and no other way to do it
For patient safety or safety of other

Question 10

Criteria for restraints (5)

Answer 10

Restricts movement as little as possible
Safe for patient
Does not interfere with health or treatment 
Readily changeable
Descrite

Question 11

How frequently do orders need to be renewed for safety restraints

Answer 11

Daily

Question 12

What does a safety restraint order need to state

Answer 12

Reason
Type
Location
Time period

Question 13

If nurse orders in an emergency how long does she have till a provider signs order

Answer 13

One hour

Question 14

Adult restraints orders valid for how long

Answer 14

4 hours

Question 15

Ages 9-17 restraint orders valid for

Answer 15

2 hours

Question 16

9 and under restraint orders valid for

Answer 16

One hour

Question 17

What must a nurse document when administering a safety restraint

Answer 17

Need for restraint was made clear to patient and family and the duration of the restraint

Question 18

8 nursing interventions of restraints

Answer 18

Assess skin integrity 
Provide skin care every two hours or per protocol
Offer food and fluids
Provide hygiene and elimination means
Monitor vitals
Offer ROM exercise 
Pad bony prominences 
Never leave unattended