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According to Webster’s definition, what is safety the condition of being safe from?
Injury, harm, or loss
Safety is considered which type of human need?
Basic
Nurses are responsible for attending to the safety needs of which groups?
Clients and healthcare workers (including themselves)
Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals each year?
The Joint Commission
Which initiative focuses on preparing nurses with the knowledge and skills for quality and safety?
QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses)
Which factor affects safety because infants and toddlers cannot recognize danger?
Cognitive awareness
Which group is more adventurous and plays outdoors, increasing the risk of injury?
Preschoolers
Which developmental group is at risk because of false confidence and risk-taking behaviors?
Adolescents
Which developmental group is at increased risk due to loss of muscle strength, joint mobility, and slowing reflexes?
Older adults
What causes carbon monoxide poisoning?
Burning fuel such as gas, oil, or wood
What is the treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?
100% humidified oxygen
Which prevention strategy reduces the risk for scalds and burns?
Turning pot handles toward the back of the stove
Which factor makes falls more prevalent in adults over 65 years?
Slippery floors and stairs combined with decreased strength
Which intervention helps prevent falls at home?
Installing grab bars and using proper lighting
Children ages 0–4 are at greatest risk for which type of injury?
Suffocation/drowning
Which prevention strategy reduces suffocation risk in young children?
Cutting food into small pieces
Which items are examples of take-home toxins?
Mercury, arsenic, lead, and asbestos
What measure is included in firearm injury prevention?
Storing ammunition separately from firearms
What is the leading cause of community injuries from motor vehicles?
Distracted driving and alcohol use
How can foodborne pathogen prevention be achieved?
Proper cooking and storage of foods
Which prevention strategy reduces exposure to vector-borne pathogens?
Removing standing water
What is an example of reducing pollution hazards?
Using environmentally safe products and recycling waste
Which weather safety measure is recommended?
Developing a disaster plan and shelter location
How are ‘Never events’ in healthcare defined?
Mistakes that could have been prevented
Which process investigates the underlying cause of an adverse event?
Root cause analysis
What prevention measure reduces fall risk in healthcare facilities?
Nonskid shoes, client education, and fall risk assessments
How does a nurse reduce alarm fatigue?
Properly setting and responding to alarms
Which safety hazard is specific to healthcare workers?
Needle-stick injuries
What strategy reduces needlestick injuries?
Using proper sharps disposal containers
Which acronym describes supporting a culture of safety?
Reporting near misses and concerns to supervisors
What general safety intervention is part of nursing care?
Assessing, educating, and reporting accidents
How can firearm injuries be prevented at home?
Locked storage of firearms and separate ammunition
What safety teaching addresses motor vehicle safety?
Wearing seatbelts and avoiding distractions
What measure promotes safety when responding to fires in healthcare facilities?
Knowing fire procedures and evacuation routes
What strategy promotes safety for healthcare workers against violence?
Being aware of environment and maintaining safety awareness