Fire Safety
Terms for
1. Increases the angle between two body parts or bones, such as straightening a limb at a joint
2. Decreases the angle between two body parts or bones, such as bending a limb at a joint
3. A circular movement around a fixed point, such as internal or external rotation at the shoulder
What is extension, flexion, and rotation.
This action needs to take place whenever a nurse is helping a client to transfer.
What is: Ensure that the wheels are locked (bed, wheelchair etc...); assess for dizziness with position change; Always follow the doctors activity order.
Position commonly used for giving enema
What is Sim's position or modified left recumbent?
Walker safety includes:
What is:
Using a gait belt when ambulating pt.
The walker should move 6-12 inches with each step
Not using a walker to go up and down the steps
Wheeled walker is more difficult to use, because it does not stay in one place as easily. The client must be carefully taught to lean on this walker before shifting their weight, to prevent the walker from rolling away, causing a fall.
MSDS provide what information.
What is detailed information about a chemical substance, including its potential health hazards, physical properties, reactivity, proper handling procedures, emergency response actions, storage requirements, and personal protective equipment needed when working with the substance
Terms for:
Moves a body part forward or anteriorly, such as pushing the shoulder forward or sticking out the chin
A movement that occurs in the transverse plane, such as rotating the forearm so the palm faces up
What is protraction and supination?
Name considerations for a patient placed in wrist restraints?
What is:
Alternatives should always be explored before using client protective devices or restraints.
Secure both wrists
Protect the wrist with clothing or padded dressing under the protective device
you must be able to slip two fingers between the device and the client’s wrist.
attach to the bed frame or to the lower chair parts with a quick-release tie/slip knot
Document restraint checks every 2 hr.
Educate the client’s family about restraint use.
Offer fluids every 2 hours minimally
Implement passive range-of-motion exercises.
Provide patient education about safe use of oxygen at home.
What is:
Keep oxygen tanks and tubing at least 5–10 feet away from heat sources like candles, matches, lighters, heaters, and cooking stoves.
Smoking is not permitted near oxygen.
Use the right humidifier
Check oxygen levels prior to leaving the home
Use proper tank holders
Store cylinders upright
Have a fire escape plan
Cover the tubes so the patient doesn't see them
Provide diversionary activities
Ask the family to stay with the patient
Move patient closer to the nurse's station
Decrease stimulation
What is interventions tried before restraints are placed.
This position provides venous return to the head and heart and is often used for very low blood pressure such as in septic shock.
What is Trendelenburg?
Restraint orders must be renewed every ____ hours in an adult and a provider must do a face to face assessment within _______ hours.
What is 4 and 1?
Chemical Restraint, Medical Healing Device; Behavioral Health/Management
What are types of restraints/safety devices
These situations increase a client's risk for falls.
What is previous fall in the past 30 days; over the age of 80, diuretic medications, meds that cause diarrhea, unsteady gait, visual impairment, cognitive impairment, muscle weakness, etc...