Fundamentals of Nursing chapter 3 safety. Exam Study Guide.
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Fundamentals of Nursing chapter 3 safety.
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Ambulating - answerwalking
Angina: - answerSudden chest pain beneath the sternum (breastbone) associated with a heart
attack (myocardial infarction), often radiating down the left arm in male patients.
Assistive devices: - answerDevic...
Fundamentals of Nursing chapter 3 safety.
Exam Study Guide.
Ambulating - answer✔✔walking
Angina: - answer✔✔Sudden chest pain beneath the sternum (breastbone) associated with a heart
attack (myocardial infarction), often radiating down the left arm in male patients.
Assistive devices: - answer✔✔Devices such as gait belts and walkers that are used when moving
a patient.
Blood-borne pathogens: - answer✔✔Pathogenic microorganisms present in blood and body
fluids that can cause disease such as hepatitis B (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV).
Cardiac arrhythmias: - answer✔✔Irregularities in a person's heart rate and/or rhythm.
Cerebrovascular attack (CVA - answer✔✔): The medical term for what is commonly referred to
as a "stroke," caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
FAST: - answer✔✔An acronym used to remember the early signs of a stroke: Facial drooping,
Arm weakness, Slurred speech, and Time (meaning the quicker the response, the better the
outcome).
Heimlich maneuver - answer✔✔: A procedure used for someone who is choking that uses
abdominal thrusts to clear the airway so they can breathe.
Incontinence - answer✔✔A lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation
Myocardial infarction (MI) - answer✔✔: The medical term for what is commonly referred to as
a "heart attack," caused by a lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart.
Nonskid footwear - answer✔✔: Shoes or socks with rubberized soles used to prevent falls.
PASS - answer✔✔An acronym for using a fire extinguisher that stands for the following:
P: Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher.
A: Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
S: Squeeze or press the handle.
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S: Sweep from side to side at the base of the flame until the fire appears to be out.
Personal protective equipment (PPE): - answer✔✔Equipment used to prevent transmission of
blood-borne pathogens and infection, including gloves, masks, goggles, gowns, and other types
of protective equipment.
RACE - answer✔✔:
R: Rescue anyone in immediate danger from the fire if it doesn't endanger your life.
A: Activate the alarm by pulling the nearest fire alarm or calling 911.
C: Contain the fire by closing all doors and windows.
E: Extinguish the fire if it is small enough using a fire extinguisher and the PASS method.
Evacuate patients and oneself if the fire cannot be extinguished.
Resident mentor - answer✔✔A resident who can answer questions and encourage interaction for
a new resident recently admitted to a long-term care facility.
Seizure - answer✔✔: A transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal neuronal
activity in the brain.
Sharps injury: - answer✔✔A penetrating wound from a needle, scalpel, or other sharp object that
may result in exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Shortness of breath (SOB) - answer✔✔: Difficulty breathing or a feeling of not being able to
catch one's breath.
Skin breakdown: - answer✔✔Damage to the skin due to common preventable causes like
immobility and incontinence.
SPICES - answer✔✔: An acronym that stands for observing the following aspects of well-being
for older adults: Sleep, Problems eating, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of falls, and Skin
breakdown.
Thrombolytic medication: - answer✔✔Medication (such as tPA) used to dissolve clots in
arteries.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA): - answer✔✔A medical term for what is commonly referred to
as a ministroke. A TIA is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke that
usually last only a few minutes and don't cause permanent brain damage.
Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WRMS): - answer✔✔Symptoms from
musculoskeletal injuries experienced at work, such as lower back pain, that are attributed to
manual handling of clients, heavy physical loads, frequent awkward positions, and repetitive
movements.
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