Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

CHAPTER 26 SAFETY, SECURITY, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 155

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4.Most exposures to toxic fumes occur in the

workplace.

True False

5.Asphyxiation may occur in any age group, but

the incidence is greatest among older adults.

True False

6.Keeping a gun in the home increasesthe risk

for domestic homicide.

True False

7.A rear-facingsafety seat is recommended for

infants who are younger than 1 year old and

weigh less than 20 pounds.

True False

8.For the school-aged child, the focus of

parental responsibility is on childproofing

the environment.

True False

9.As the primary reason for applying restraints,

nurses consistently cite the risk for injury to

patients and healthcare workers from

irrational behavior.

True False

10.Using a restraint on an older person who tends

to wander is justified to ensure his/her safety.

True False

11.Nearly half of all drowning victims are

teenagers.

True False

12.The number of deaths from accidental

poisoning has decreasedover the years.

True False

SHORT ANSWER

1.Identify two safety risks for each of the

following age groups.

a.Neonates and infants:

b.Toddler and preschooler:

c. School-aged child:

d.Adolescent:

e.Adult:

f. Older adult:

2.List two examples of how the following

factors can affect safety.

a.Developmental considerations:

b.Lifestyle:

c. Limitation in mobility:

d.Limitation in sensory perception:

e.Limitation in knowledge:

f. Limitation in ability to communicate:

g.Limitation in health status:

h.Limitation in psychosocial state:

3.Briefly explain why the following information

is necessary when assessing the patient for

safety.

a.Nursing history:

b.Physical assessment:

c. Accident-prone behavior:

d.The environment:

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