Chapter 27 - Safety, Security, & Emergency Preparedness

Which of the following are examples of developmental risk factors? Select all that apply. a. a toddler is allowed to crawl in a house that has not been childproofed b. a machinist works in an environment that exposes him to loud noises c. a sales executive worries that he won't make his yearly sales quota d. an elderly woman in a long-term care facility is at high risk for falls e. a 42-year-old woman is unable to move her left side following a stroke f. a teenager has difficulty ambulating following multiple fractures from a MVA

a. a toddler is allowed to crawl in a house that has not been childproofed d. an elderly woman in a long-term care facility is at high risk for falls

A patient with type 1 diabetes has impaired sensation in her lower extremities. What teaching would be necessary to reduce her risk of injury? a. always take the temperature of bath water before stepping in b. take your insulin twice a day as we have discussed c. remember to follow your diet so you lose weight this month d. rub lotion on the skin of your legs and feet twice a day

a. always take the temperature of bath water before stepping in

What age group is most vulnerable to toxic fumes or asphyxiation? a. young children b. adolescents c. young adults d. middle adults

a. young children

A nurse making a home visit for a patient living in a high-crime area observes that the apartment building does not have outside lighting. Why is this an important assessment? a. it will make the patient less able to go to social gatherings b. assessment includes risk factors in the home c. although it is important, this assessment is irrelevant to care d. nurses in home healthcare are not concerned with safety

b. assessment includes risk factors in the home

A nurse is assessing a patient who recently had a stroke. What is one area of assessment necessary to promote safety? a. skin integrity b. neuromuscular status c. hygiene d. abdominal integrity

b. neuromuscular status

Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for teaching interventions for a single mother who leaves her toddler unattended in the bathtub? a. noncompliance b. risk for suffocation c. risk for falls d. risk for imbalanced body temperature

b. risk for suffocation

Which set of terms best describes first-aid care? a. long-term, chronic illness b. professional, hospital c. immediate, temporary d. skilled, complex

c. immediate, temporary

Which of the following people is at greater risk for accidental injury? a. an infant just learning to crawl b. an older adult who walks 2 miles a day c. an athlete who exercises on a regular basis d. a worker who operates industrial machines

d. a worker who operates industrial machines

A confused elderly woman who keeps attempting to remove tubes from her surgical incision is placed in wrist restraints. Which of the following diagnoses would be appropriate for this patient? a. risk for contamination b. risk for trauma c. risk for falls d. risk for disuse syndrome

d. risk for disuse syndrome

What generalization can be made about safety in patient care? a. healthcare providers exclude safety as a patient need b. although safety is a basic human need, it is provided by self-care c. safety is an important need, but not as important as self-actualization d. safety is a paramount concern underlying all nursing care

d. safety is a paramount concern underlying all nursing care

A patient is very anxious and states, "I am so stressed." Why do these factors affect the patient's safety? a. stress increased retention of information b. stress affects interpersonal relationships c. stress increases concerns about hazards d. stress tends to narrow the attention span

d. stress tends to narrow the attention span