Chapter 21: Safety

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According to Webster’s definition, what is safety the condition of being safe from?

Injury, harm, or loss

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Safety is considered which type of human need?

Basic

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Nurses are responsible for attending to the safety needs of which groups?

Clients and healthcare workers (including themselves)

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Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals each year?

The Joint Commission

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Which initiative focuses on preparing nurses with the knowledge and skills for quality and safety?

QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses)

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Which factor affects safety because infants and toddlers cannot recognize danger?

Cognitive awareness

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Which group is more adventurous and plays outdoors, increasing the risk of injury?

Preschoolers

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Which developmental group is at risk because of false confidence and risk-taking behaviors?

Adolescents

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Which developmental group is at increased risk due to loss of muscle strength, joint mobility, and slowing reflexes?

Older adults

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What causes carbon monoxide poisoning?

Burning fuel such as gas, oil, or wood

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What is the treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?

100% humidified oxygen

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Which prevention strategy reduces the risk for scalds and burns?

Turning pot handles toward the back of the stove

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Which factor makes falls more prevalent in adults over 65 years?

Slippery floors and stairs combined with decreased strength

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Which intervention helps prevent falls at home?

Installing grab bars and using proper lighting

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Children ages 0–4 are at greatest risk for which type of injury?

Suffocation/drowning

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Which prevention strategy reduces suffocation risk in young children?

Cutting food into small pieces

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Which items are examples of take-home toxins?

Mercury, arsenic, lead, and asbestos

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What measure is included in firearm injury prevention?

Storing ammunition separately from firearms

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What is the leading cause of community injuries from motor vehicles?

Distracted driving and alcohol use

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How can foodborne pathogen prevention be achieved?

Proper cooking and storage of foods

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Which prevention strategy reduces exposure to vector-borne pathogens?

Removing standing water

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What is an example of reducing pollution hazards?

Using environmentally safe products and recycling waste

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Which weather safety measure is recommended?

Developing a disaster plan and shelter location

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How are ‘Never events’ in healthcare defined?

Mistakes that could have been prevented

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Which process investigates the underlying cause of an adverse event?

Root cause analysis

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What prevention measure reduces fall risk in healthcare facilities?

Nonskid shoes, client education, and fall risk assessments

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How does a nurse reduce alarm fatigue?

Properly setting and responding to alarms

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Which safety hazard is specific to healthcare workers?

Needle-stick injuries

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What strategy reduces needlestick injuries?

Using proper sharps disposal containers

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Which acronym describes supporting a culture of safety?

Reporting near misses and concerns to supervisors

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What general safety intervention is part of nursing care?

Assessing, educating, and reporting accidents

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How can firearm injuries be prevented at home?

Locked storage of firearms and separate ammunition

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What safety teaching addresses motor vehicle safety?

Wearing seatbelts and avoiding distractions

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What measure promotes safety when responding to fires in healthcare facilities?

Knowing fire procedures and evacuation routes

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What strategy promotes safety for healthcare workers against violence?

Being aware of environment and maintaining safety awareness