Fundamentals of Nursing Safety: Safety Awareness Quiz
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What is the leading cause of death for newborns and infants?

  • Automobile crashes
  • Falls
  • Suffocation or choking
  • Accidents (correct)

    • What is the purpose of 'toddler-proofing' the home?

  • To identify and remove common hazards
  • To prevent physical trauma from falling, banging into objects, and getting cut by sharp objects (correct)
  • To prevent lead poisoning
  • To use federally approved car restraints

    • What is the purpose of safety education for preschoolers?

  • To teach them how to ride bicycles and other wheeled toys
  • To teach them how to cross the street and what traffic signals mean
  • Both a and b (correct)
  • To teach them how to maintain surveillance

    • What is the purpose of client teaching in promoting safety across the lifespan?

    <p>To empower clients to protect themselves and their families from injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying and removing common hazards for newborns and infants?

    <p>To prevent suffocation or choking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining surveillance for preschoolers?

    <p>To keep matches, medicines, and other hazards out of their reach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting safety according to the text?

    <p>Economic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for preventing injury in a healthcare setting?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential safety hazard in the home environment?

    <p>Electrical wiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects safety awareness?

    <p>Physical strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is mentioned as a potential safety hazard in the community?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important for disaster planning?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the nurse in preventing client injury?

    <p>Educating the client and family on safety practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a desired outcome for the client regarding safety practices?

    <p>Demonstrating correct use of a fire extinguisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When selecting a restraint, which of the following is the most important criterion?

    <p>It is safe for the particular client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of documenting the need for restraints?

    <p>To demonstrate that every other possible means proved unsuccessful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a desired outcome related to the client's knowledge of safety practices?

    <p>Reporting use of community safety resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why restraints should restrict the client's movement as little as possible?

    <p>To maintain the client's dignity and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death for school-age children?

    <p>Suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of sports participation for adolescents?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT listed as potentially influencing suicide and homicide rates in adolescents?

    <p>Peer pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of nurses in prevention for young adults, according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential safety hazard for middle-aged adults?

    <p>Alcohol abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vision-related factors makes night driving more difficult for older adults?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure can nurses take to prevent falls in healthcare settings?

    <p>Orient clients to surroundings and explain the call system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about seizures?

    <p>A seizure is a single temporary event caused by uncontrolled electrical neuronal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential safety concern for older adults?

    <p>Forgetting to turn off the stove or iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is at a higher risk for falls?

    <p>Infants and older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential safety concern across the lifespan?

    <p>Domestic violence, child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and older adult abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a measure that healthcare agencies can implement to prevent falls?

    <p>Using electronic safety monitoring devices instead of side rails for confused clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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