Funda midterms Flashcards
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Infection Prevention and Control
Diagnostic Testing
Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Vital Signs
Medication Administration
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Hygiene
Activity, Exercise and Immobility
Skin Integrity
Oxygenation
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
Patient Safety and Quality
Often defined as freedom from psychological and physical injury, is a basic human need
Safety
____ is the key factor in providing care
Partnership
What are The Joint Commission 2020 Hospital National Patient Safety Goals?
- Identify patients correctly
- Improve staff communication
- use medicines safely
-prevent infection - identify patient safety risks
- prevent mistakes in surgery
What are the key features of a culture of safety
- Acknowledgment of the high-risk nature of an organization’s activities
and the determination to achieve consistently safe operations - A blame-free environment where individuals are able to report errors
or near misses without fear of reprimand or punishment - Encouragement of collaboration across levels of employees and
disciplines to seek solutions to patient safety problems - Organizational commitment of resources to address safety concerns
Scientific Knowledge Base
Environmental Safety, Basic Human Needs, Oxygen, Nutrition, Temperature, Physical Hazards
What is the risk of a patient who require supplemental oxygen in health care setting?
Because oxygen is highly flammable
Exposure to severe cold for prolonged periods can cause
Frostbite and accidental hypothermia
Ways to promote safety among older adult drivers are?
- Exercising regularly to increase strength and flexibility.
- Asking the doctor or pharmacist to review medications—both
prescription and over-the counter—to reduce side effects and
interactions. - Having eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year and wearing
glasses and corrective lenses as required. - Driving during daylight and in good weather.
- Finding the safest route, with well-lit streets, intersections with left-turn
arrows, and easy parking.
Is any substance that impairs health or results in death when ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed into the body, also often impairs the function of every major organ system
Poison
Is an event that results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower levels
Falls
The leading cause of fire-related death is ______
Careless smoking
Floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires
Natural Disasters