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What is safety defined as?
Which factor can reduce concentration and slow reaction according to the given text?
What is a fundamental concern of nurses according to the text?
Which factor places people at risk for injury according to the text?
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What is considered as a potential hazard in the context of 'Safety Awareness'?
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What do alterations such as paralysis and muscle weakness place clients at risk for?
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What are the major goals for clients with safety risks according to the given text?
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Which sensory-perception alteration makes individuals highly susceptible to injury?
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What is the purpose of 'Client teaching' in the context of implementing safety according to the given text?
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What are the specific categories mentioned for 'Diagnosing Risk for Injury' in the given text?
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Study Notes
Safety Awareness
- Safety is defined as protection from danger, risk, or injury.
Factors Affecting Safety
- Fatigue can reduce concentration and slow reaction.
Nursing Concerns
- Safety is a fundamental concern of nurses.
Injury Risks
- Environmental hazards, such as wet floors or inadequate lighting, place people at risk for injury.
Potential Hazards
- Electrical equipment and sharp objects are considered potential hazards.
Safety Risks
- Alterations such as paralysis and muscle weakness place clients at risk for falls and other injuries.
Safety Goals
- Major goals for clients with safety risks include preventing injury, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe environment.
Sensory-Perception Alterations
- Visual impairment makes individuals highly susceptible to injury.
Client Teaching
- The purpose of client teaching is to promote awareness and understanding of safety risks and to develop strategies for preventing injury.
Diagnosing Risk for Injury
- Specific categories for diagnosing risk for injury include sensory-perception alterations, nutritional-metabolic alterations, and neurological-emotional alterations.
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Description
Test your knowledge of nursing safety and hazard control with this quiz based on the concepts outlined in Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition. Explore the fundamental concerns of nurses in preventing injuries and achieving an acceptable level of risk.
