Questions and Answers
When teaching a patient about fire safety, which activity does the nurse know is the leading cause of fire-related death?
Which measure can the nurse teach to prevent poisoning of children? (Select all that apply)
Which restraint-free alternative is best for the nurse to use for an 84-year-old patient after hip replacement who has acute confusion and incontinence?
Which finding is a known risk factor for falls?
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When obtaining a urine culture to rule out MRSA, which PPE should the nurse don?
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Which is the greatest safety concern for an elderly client with cardiopulmonary compromise and impaired ability to perform activities of daily living?
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What other health care professional should the nurse consult when a patient has difficulty with activities of daily living and why?
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Study Notes
Fire Safety
- Smoking leads in fire-related deaths, accounting for 80% of such incidents occurring at home.
- Other common causes of house fires include cooking, kerosene heaters, and children playing with matches or lighters.
Poison Prevention for Children
- Install safety latches on reachable cabinets to deter children from accessing harmful substances.
- Use childproof caps on medications to prevent accidental ingestion.
- Opt for a plunger instead of chemical drain cleaners to avoid exposure to toxic substances.
- Syrup of ipecac is no longer recommended as a preventive measure for poisoning.
- Avoid storing cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink where children can reach them.
Restraint-Free Alternatives for Confused Patients
- Implement pressure sensor alarms combined with placing the patient near the nurses' station for better monitoring.
- Decreasing sensory stimuli is helpful but not the primary intervention for patients with acute confusion.
- Costly options like a 24-hour sitter should be considered only after exhausting other alternatives.
Fall Risk Factors
- Urinary incontinence is a significant risk factor for falls, highlighted in various fall risk assessment tools.
- Medication effects can increase fall risks, but usage alone isn’t a direct risk.
- Multiple comorbidities do not independently increase fall risk; the impact is reliant on conditions associated with them.
- Malnutrition's link to fall risk is indirect, primarily through muscle weakness and deconditioning.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Specimen Collection
- For obtaining urine samples to rule out MRSA, wear gloves, gown, and eye shield to cover potential ports of entry.
- The mask is unnecessary as MRSA is not typically associated with respiratory transmission.
- Hats and shoe covers are not required for this procedure.
Elderly Client Safety Concerns
- For elderly patients with cardiopulmonary issues, safely getting on and off the toilet presents the greatest safety concern due to the risk of falls.
- Symptoms like shortness of breath may limit activity tolerance and affect the ability to perform daily tasks.
- While medication management, food procurement, and safe eating are important, they are secondary to the immediate risk of falling.
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Test your knowledge on fire safety protocols in nursing with this quiz. Focused on Chapter 25, the questions cover key activities and statistics related to fire-related deaths. Enhance your understanding of how to effectively teach patients about safety measures.
