ATI Fundamentals Ch 12 Client safety

what are factors that affect the clients ability to protect themselves

age (very young and old) mobility cognitive and sensory awareness emotional state ability to communicate lifestyle and safety awarness

what is a class a fire extinguisher for

combustibles such as paper wood upholstery rag and other types of trash fires

what is at increased risk for falls

decreased visual acuity generalized weakness urinary frequency gait balance problems cognitive dysfunction adverse effects to medications

what is a c extinguisher for

electrical fires

what is a class b extinguisher for

flammable liquids and gas fires

what are the limitations on restraint prescriptions

for an adult must be renewed every 4 hrs child 9-17 2 hrs 1 hr for clients under 9 maximum of 24 hours

what is safety

freedom from injury

what are seizure precautions

make sure rescue equipment is at bedside padding on rails saline lock in place (high risk for generalized seizures) ensure rapid intervention inspect for items that could cause injury assist clients ambulating

what is pass stand for

pull the pin aim at the base of the fire squeeze the handle sweep the extinguisher from side to side

what is race

rescue and evacuate alarm contain/confine extinguish

what do you do during a seizure

stay with client maintain airway administer meds note duration of the seizure and the sequence of movements determine mental status measure o2 and vitals document seizure with any precipitating behavior and description of the event

what is a seizure

sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain

true falls having more than one risk factor puts you at a higher risk for falls

true