Chapter 27 PrepU
The acronym RACE is commonly taught as a means for remembering priorities for action during a fire. The "A" in this acronym stands for which of the following?
Activate the fire alarm and notify the appropriate person
A staff development nurse is providing an in-service to a group of nurses on the use of restraints in health care facilities. What is an example of a chemical restraint?
a dose of antipsychotic
The older client tells the nurse that the client needs to use the restroom. Which safety intervention must the nurse perform first?
assess the need for assistance with ambulation
The nurse is providing education to a group of healthy older adults. Which nursing recommendation best promotes client safety in an independent living environment?
encourage exercise that improves balance and muscle strength
The nurse is educating health care providers on implementation of a hospital disaster plan. What consideration should the nurse prioritize?
establish the nurses role during a disaster
What teaching will the community health nurse include for parents of toddlers?
household cleaners must be kept out of reach
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is drowning. How can the nurse assist in lowering this statistic?
implement drowning prevention strategies
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse that a client is very confused and trying to get out of bed without assistance. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
initiate the use of a bed alarm
Which topic should a public health nurse emphasize when educating older adults on reducing their risk of poisoning?
keeping medications in clearly labeled containers
What best describes the nurse's role in disaster preparedness?
multiple roles, including triage and the distribution of resources
The nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) about fire safety. Which UAP statement requires immediate nursing intervention?
only certain members of the health care team can extinguish a fire
What is the primary role of the nurse in the care of clients who experience domestic violence?
providing prompt recognition or actual threat to safety
A nurse is preparing discharge education for a client with a newborn baby. What is the highest priority item that must be included in the education plan?
restrain the baby in a car seat
What generalization can be made about safety in client care?
safety is a paramount concern underlying all nursing care
A nurse is preparing to file a safety event report after a client experienced a fall. Which statement is correct regarding the filing of a safety event report?
the nurse should record the incident in the client's medical record and fill out a safety event report separately
A nurse was injured when a client with Alzheimer disease struck the nurse on the side of the head during a transfer. The nurse has completed an incident report. Which statement about an incident report is most accurate?
the report provides a detailed and objective account of the circumstances before, during, and after the event
The nurse is assessing an adolescent with an annual physical. The parent reports noticing a change in the child's behavior lately, including mood swings, withdrawal from the family, and failing school grades. The parent does not know what to do and asks the nurse for guidance. What is the most appropriate guidance from the nurse?
these could be signs of substance use. open communication and seeing a counselor who specializes in substance use
A pediatric nurse is discussing injury prevention with a group of new parents. What are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in children? Select all that apply.
unintentional gunshot wounds, drowning, accidental poisoning, suffocation
A group of girls is camping in the woods with camp counselors. They should be instructed to:
use the buddy system
Which statement indicates that a family understands the teaching that has been provided by the nurse related to car seat safety for a 9-month-old infant?
we place our baby in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat of the car