Patient Safety
What is the primary purpose of universal fall precautions in a hospital setting?
What is to reduce the risk of patient falls and injury?
What is expressive aphasia?
What is the inability to express ideas in words or writing?
Which stage of sleep is associated with vivid dreaming?
Which stage of sleep is associated with vivid dreaming?
Which age group is most at risk for accidental poisoning?
What are toddlers?
What is the safest way to use restraints?
What is as a last resort and with frequent monitoring?
Name two intrinsic factors that increase fall risk in older adults.
What are impaired mobility and medication side effects?
Name one common cause of sensorineural hearing loss.
What is exposure to loud noises?
Name two factors that negatively affect sleep quality.
Name two factors that negatively affect sleep quality.
Name one environmental factor that can lead to sensory overload.
What is excessive stimuli in the environment?
Name one intervention to promote sleep in hospitalized patients.
What is reducing environmental noise and light?
What is the nurse’s first action during a patient seizure?
What is stay with the patient and start timing the seizure?
What is sensory deprivation?
What is a decrease in meaningful stimuli leading to cognitive or emotional changes?
What is the primary function of NREM sleep?
What is physical restoration and release of growth hormone?
What chronic condition increases risk for sleep apnea?
What is obesity?
What is a priority intervention for a patient with visual impairment?
What is orienting the patient to their environment?
What is a “never event” in healthcare?
What is a serious, preventable adverse event that should never occur?
Name two interventions for patients with visual impairment.
What are orienting the patient to their environment and using adequate lighting?
What is the recommended amount of sleep for optimal memory consolidation?
What is 8 hours?
Name two factors that increase fall risk in hospitals.
What are unfamiliar environment and equipment hazards?
Name two interventions to prevent sensory deprivation.
What are providing meaningful stimuli and encouraging social interaction?
Name two universal fall precaution interventions.
What are bed in low position and non-slip socks?
What is stereognosis?
What is the ability to recognize objects by touch?
Name two common sleep disorders.
What are insomnia and sleep apnea?
What is one cultural factor that can affect sensory function?
What is language barriers or cultural norms?
What is the nurse’s role in promoting patient safety during discharge?
What is assessing home environment for hazards?