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

PART A

a.Acetaminophen (products containing Tylenol)

b.Caustics (oven cleaner, drain openers, toilet

bowl cleaners, rust removers, battery contents,

chemicals used for hair permanents)

c.Hydrocarbons (gasoline, kerosene, furniture

polish, lamp oil)

d.Iron (vitamin preparations)

e.Lead (paint chips, paint dust)

PART B

1. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal
   pain, melena, hematemesis, lethargy,
   coma. Treatment:


2. Burning pain in mouth and throat, drool-
   ing, edema of lips and mouth, esophageal
   and gastric burns, vomiting, hemoptysis.
   Treatment:


3. Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, liver toxicity
   Treatment:


4. May be asymptomatic; anorexia,
   abdominal pain, encephalopathy,
   neurobehavioral deficits. Treatment:


5. Gagging, coughing, choking, dyspnea,
   grunting, nausea, chills, fever, lethargy.
   Treatment:
   Match the safety precaution listed in Part B
   with the appropriate age group listed in Part A.
   Some answers may be used more than once.
   PART A
   a.Fetus
   b.Infant
   c.Toddler and preschooler
   d.School-aged child
   e.Adolescent
   f.Adult
   g.Older adult
   PART B
   6. This age group needs assistance to evalu-
   ate activities that are potentially danger-
   ous and to discuss specific interventions
   that provide for safety at home, at
   school, and in the neighborhood.
   7. Falls, fires, and motor vehicle crashes are
   significant hazards for this age group,
   and safety measures should be directed
   toward preventing these injuries.
   8. Education for this group must focus on
   safe driving skills, the dangers of drug
   and alcohol use, and creation of a
   healthy lifestyle as a way to respond to
   the stress of daily living.
   9. A pregnant student requires
   reinforcement about the risks associated
   with alcohol consumption, smoking,
   drug use, and exposure to dangers in the
   environment.


6. This group needs education about ways
   to handle the stresses of daily life (e.g.,
   raising a family, handling a demanding
   career) without relying on drugs and
   alcohol.


7. Vigilant supervision by parents and
   guardians is required to anticipate
   hazards and provide protection for this
   group, with precautionary devices.


8. Safety care for this group entails never
   leaving them unattended, using crib
   rails, and monitoring objects that may
   be placed in the mouth and swallowed.

CORRECT THE FALSE STATEMENTS

Circle the word “true” or “false” that follows

the statement. If you circled “false,” change

the underlined word or words to make the

statement true. Write your answer in the space

provided.

1.Nearly one thirdof older adults fall at home

each year.

True False

2.According to The Joint Commission,

caregivers must use at least twopatient iden-

tifiers (neither to be the patient’s room num-

ber) whenever administering medications

and providing treatments or procedures.

True False

3.A person with a history of falling is at great

riskto fall again.

True False

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