Questions and Answers
What does the acronym RACE stand for?
What is a priority recommendation for a client in a long-term care facility who is at risk of falling?
Place the client in a bed with a bed alarm.
Older adults have a significant risk of falls at home due to aging changes.
True
What safety concept should a nurse teach a family with a newborn?
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Factors that contribute to falls include age greater than ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to falls?
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Identify one safety assessment step for maintaining patient safety.
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Study Notes
Fire Safety Procedures
- RACE acronym: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.
- "A" refers to activating the fire alarm and notifying relevant personnel.
Fall Prevention in Long-term Care
- Raising side rails can act as a restraint, increasing fall risk.
- Bed alarms serve as a proactive measure to prevent falls in unsteady clients.
Home Hazards for Older Adults
- Common dangers include polypharmacy and multiple extension cords.
- Older adults face significant fall risks due to diminished cognition, vision, hearing, and balance.
Infant Safety Guidelines
- Avoid stuffed animals and blankets in cribs to prevent suffocation hazards.
Nursing Process in Patient Safety
- Assessment: Evaluate fall history, mobility, sensory perception, and home environment hazards.
- Diagnosing/Planning: Identify risk factors for falls and plan to mitigate them.
- Implementing: Set specific goals such as preventing falls within a defined time frame.
- Evaluating: Review outcomes to determine if the goals were met, specifically if falls occurred.
Contributing Factors to Falls
- Age over 65 is a significant risk factor.
- Previous history of falls increases likelihood.
- Impaired vision, balance, abnormal gait, and mobility issues contribute to fall risk.
- Certain medications and postural hypotension can affect stability.
- Conditions like confusion, disorientation, and unfamiliar environments heighten fall risks.
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