safety, security, & emergency preparedness

Question 1

being free from danger, harm, or risk; a basic human need

Answer 1

safety

Question 2

fall risk

Answer 2

• age 65+
• history of falls
• impaired vision/balance
• postural hypotension
• altered gait/posture
• weakness
• impaired mobility
• unfamiliar environment
• slowed reaction time
• confusion/disorientation

Question 3

fall risk

Answer 3

• age 65+
• history of falls
• impaired vision/balance
• postural hypotension
• altered gait/posture
• weakness
• impaired mobility
• unfamiliar environment
• slowed reaction time
• confusion/disorientation

Question 4

why are falls a “never event”?

Answer 4

preventable & should never occur

Question 5

why are falls a “never event”?

Answer 5

preventable & should never occur

Question 6

DAME fall risk

Answer 6

drug & alcohol use
age related physiologic status
medical problems
environment

Question 7

typical causes of fires

Answer 7

smoking & falling asleep, stoves, candles, electric heaters, faulty wires

Question 8

typical causes of fires

Answer 8

smoking & falling asleep, stoves, candles, electric heaters, faulty wires

Question 9

T/F: the presence of a firearm in the household is a huge risk factor for injuries

Answer 9

T

Question 10

T/F: the presence of a firearm in the household is a huge risk factor for injuries

Answer 10

T

Question 11

any physical device that limits a pt’s movement, including chemical barriers

Answer 11

restraints

Question 12

an unexpected occurrence involving the death or serious psychological injury, or the risk of death or injury

Answer 12

sentinel event

Question 13

RACE

Answer 13

rescue anyone in immediate danger, activate fire code system & notify appropriate person, confine fire by closing doors.windows, evacuate pt & any other people to safe area