NUR 115 - Safety

Which safety tip could the nurse give to parents to help decrease the risk of the leading cause of injury or death in children 1 to 4 years of age?

"Always provide close supervision for young children when they are in or around pools and bathtubs." Page 696

The nurse is conducting a community education program on bike helmet safety. The nurse determines additional information is needed with a participant states which of the following?

"I should be able to fit 2 fingers under the chin strap." Page 701

What is the most important safety concept that a nurse should include in the teaching plan for a family with a newborn infant in the household?

Avoid stuffed animals and blankets in the crib. Page 687

A nurse in a psychiatric care unit finds that a client with psychosis has become violent and is actively trying to harm another client in the unit. What action should the nurse take?

Restrain the client, as he is harmful to others. Page 707

When performing fall risk assessments, the nurse understands that which of these clients is most at risk for falls?

A 70-year-old female that has postural hypotension and wears eyeglasses, but has no history of falls Page 692

A new mother inquires about the use of a car seat for her infant. Which information provided by the nurse is most accurate regarding the use of a rear-facing safety seat for an infant?

A rear-facing safety seat should be used for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old or up to the maximum weight for the seat. Page 700

The nurse overhears an older client's son talking to her in a very aggressive and violent way. When the nurse walks into the room, the son changes and speaks kindly to his mother and the health care providers. What should the nurse do about this observation?

Ask to examine the client alone in order to speak to her privately. Page 706

The nurse is caring for an adult client on prescribed bed rest who repeatedly attempts to get out of bed, despite instructions to remain there. Which of the following initial interventions is appropriate?

Assess for the need to urinate. Page 707

A nurse is treating an adolescent who swallowed drain cleaner on a dare from his classmates. Which interventions would the nurse perform related to this situation? (Select all that apply.)

Dilute with milk or water. Contact physician or primary care provider. p. 695

A school nurse is preparing a teaching session on safety for parents of school-aged children. What would be an appropriate topic for this age group?

Providing drug, alcohol, and sexuality education pp. 699-700

A nurse is applying restraints to a confused patient who has threatened the safety of a roommate. Which actions would the nurse perform when properly applying restraints to a patient? (Select all that apply.)

Remove the restraint at least every 2 hours or according to agency policy and patient need. Pad bony prominences. Check agency policy for the application of restraints and secure a physician's order. pp. 708-710

A father asks the nurse who is caring for his 13-year-old daughter why his daughter might be doing poorly on school work lately and why she is distancing herself from friends and family. As the nurse, you consider which of these possibilities to be the priority risk?

She may be the victim of cyber-bullying. Page 703

A child is playing soccer and is involved in a head collision with another player. Which assessment findings should the nurse be alert to that may indicate a concussion? (Select all that apply.)

Vomiting, Drowsiness, Headache page 702

A pediatric nurse is discussing accident prevention with a group of new parents. Which of the following are leading causes of mortality and morbidity in children? Select all that apply.

a) Accidental poisoning b) Unintentional gunshot wounds c) Drowning d) Suffocation Page 696

A school nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about safe driving. What behaviors should the nurse encourage in order to help prevent motor vehicle accidents? (Select all that apply.)

a) Obey the speed limit. b) Never text while driving. d) Always wear a seat belt. e) Limit the number of other adolescents in the car. Page 702