NSG 300 Topic 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A)NSG 300 Topic 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A)NSG 300 Topic 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A)The QSEN safety competency for nurse is defined as - ANSWER-Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individu...
NSG 300 Topic 2 Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
AHRQ culture of safety - ANSWER-reduces the risk for illness and injury
-helps contain costs of healthcare by preventing extended lengths of hospitalization, improving and maintaining patients functional status and increasing patient well being
The QSEN safety competency for nurse is defined as - ANSWER-Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
environmental safety - ANSWER-identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries (to both client and health care workers)
patient education and oxygen - ANSWER-supplemental oxygen poses a fire risk and is combustible
what must be met before physical and psychological safety and security can be addressed - ANSWER-maslows basic needs
nutrition - ANSWER-meet nutritional needs adequately (requires knowledge about healthy food and food safety)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWER-a federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public (TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC)
what us a persons comfort zone when it come to temperature? - ANSWER-18.3-23.9C (65-75 F)
poison - ANSWER-any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by the body
falls and older adults - ANSWER--older adults at increased risk due to decreased strength, impaired mobility and balance, and endurance limitations combined with decreased sensory perception
-fall prevention is a major nursing priority
pathogen - ANSWER-any microorganism capable of producing an illness
immunization - ANSWER-primary prevention: reduces/ can prevent the transmission of disease from person to person -NURSES RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE THE BENEFITS OF IMMUNIZATION pollutant - ANSWER-harmful material that can enter the biosphere through the land, air,
or water
what are the factors that influence patient safety - ANSWER-patients developmental level mobility, sensory, and cognitive status
lifestyle choices knowledge of common safety precautions
what is adult safety revolved around? - ANSWER-lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, hazardous work)
what is older adult safety revolved around? - ANSWER-injury related to physiological changes of aging
multiple medications
cognitive factors
acute/chronic disease increase risk for FALLS
falls - ANSWER-increase risk of premature death patients who have underlying disease states are more susceptible to fall related injury
Patient-inherent accidents - ANSWER-classified as self-induced. (need to ascertain whether a patient-inherent accident is caused by seizure activity)
Procedure-related accidents - ANSWER-occur during therapy (med errors, IV therapy errors, improper application of external device, improper performance procedure)
potential for infection is reduced when... - ANSWER-surgical asepsis is used for sterile dressing changes or invasive procedures
equipment related accidents - ANSWER-result from malfunction, disrepair, or misuse of equipment or from an electrical hazard
successful critical thinking - ANSWER-Requires a synthesis of knowledge, experience, information gathered from patients, critical thinking attitudes, and intellectual and professional standards
what do you consider when taking a thorough patient assessment? - ANSWER--threats to patient safety (environment and individual risk factors)
nursing history - ANSWER-Includes data about a patient's level of wellness to determine if any underlying conditions exist that pose threats to safety
what should be performed in the patients home? - ANSWER-a hazard assessment
what is included in a hazard assessment? - ANSWER-lighting
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