CHAPTER 10 - SAFETY
What are some safety considerations a nurse should contemplate when caring for an older adult?
Their visual acuity is not good, and their reflexes are slow.
What does "SRD" stand for?
Safety Reminder Device
What is the most common problem that nurses need to address to ensure the safety of their patients?
Percentage of falls in the facility
What does universal carry mean?
How to remove a patient from the bed to the floor
What type of sensitivity is often seen in the health care environment?
Latex allergies
What national organization provides guidelines to protect health care workers in their environment?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does "RACE" stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
What needs to be removed from a fire extinguisher before it can be activated?
The pin
Why should a hospital have a disaster plan?
To be prepared in times of an emergent community situation with the possibility of a large number of casualties
What type of problem is a major concern for older adults? (Select all that apply.)
- Driving - Hospitalization - Accidental poisoning - Loneliness