Kozier 30: Safety

Front 1

Asphyxiation

Back 1

lack of oxygen due to interrupted breathing

Front 2

Burn

Back 2

results from excessive exposure to thermal, chemical, electric, or radioactive agents

Front 3

Carbon monoxide

Back 3

an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic

Front 4

Chemical restraints

Back 4

medications used to control socially disruptive behavior

Front 5

Electric shock

Back 5

occurs when a current travels through the body to the ground rather than through electric wiring, or from static electricity that builds up on the body

Front 6

Heimlich maneuver

Back 6

subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts used to clear an obstructed airway

Front 7

Physical restraints

Back 7

any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to the client’s body that restrict the client’s movement

Front 8

Restraints

Back 8

protective devices used to limit physical activity of the client or a part of the client’s body

Front 9

Safety monitoring device

Back 9

a position-sensitive switch that triggers an audio alarm when the client attempts to get out of the bed or chair

Front 10

Scald

Back 10

a burn from a hot liquid or vapor, such as steam

Front 11

Seizure

Back 11

a sudden onset of a convulsion or other paroxysmal motor or sensory activity

Front 12

Seizure precautions

Back 12

safety measures taken by the nurse to protect clients from injury should they have a seizure

Front 13

Status epilepticus

Back 13

continuous seizures