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15 Cards in this Set
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Environmental Safety
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Basic needs
Oxygen Nutrition Optimum temperature and humidity Environmental Safety (cont'd) Physical hazards Accidents Lighting Obstacles Bathroom hazards Security: fires, lead, carbon monoxide, break-ins Environmental Safety (cont'd) Transmission of pathogens Exposures Immunizations Environmental Safety (cont'd) Pollution Air pollution Land pollution Water pollution Noise pollution Environmental Safety (cont'd) Terrorism Bioterrorism: recognition and response |
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Risks at Developmental Stages
Infant, toddler, preschooler |
Exploration of the environment
Accidents and injuries |
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School-age child
– Activities: |
sports, bicycles
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Adolescent
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Greater independence
Risk-taking behaviors Driving Accidents |
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Adult
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Lifestyle habits
Stress |
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Risks at Developmental Stages
Older adult |
Physiological changes
Falls, accidents |
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Individual Risk Factors
Lifestyle |
Impaired mobility
Sensory or communication impairment Lack of safety awareness |
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Risks in the Health Care Environment
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Medical errors
Falls (90% of reported incidents) Client-inherent accidents – Seizures Procedure-related accidents Equipment-related accidents |
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Assessment
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Nursing history
Client’s home environment Health care environment Risk for falls Risk for medical errors Bioterrorist attacks Client expectations |
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Nursing Diagnoses
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Risk for injury
Deficient knowledge Risk for poisoning Disturbed sensory perception Risk for trauma |
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Planning
Goals and outcomes |
Examples
Client does not suffer a fall or injury Client identifies risks associated with visual impairment Setting priorities Continuity of care |
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Implementation
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Developmental interventions for injury prevention
Infant, toddler, preschooler Adolescent Adult Older adult |
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Implementation: Home Environment
Temperature and humidity Lighting Safety features Security measures Nutrition: food preparation Asepsis: cleanliness |
Implementation: Home Environment
Temperature and humidity Lighting Safety features Security measures Nutrition: food preparation Asepsis: cleanliness |
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Implementation: Acute Care
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Fall prevention
Restraints Legal guidelines Restraint-free environment Side rails Fire safety (RACE)Seizure precautions Poison control Electrical safety Radiation safety Bioterrorism response: emergency management plan Infection control |
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Evaluation
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Prevention of injury
Client expectations |
