Home Safety
How can nurses educate families about preventing falls for patients with hip replacement surgery at home?
Install grab bars, ensure proper footwear, remove tripping hazards, and encourage walking aids.
What is the first step a worker should take before using unfamiliar tools or equipment to prevent injuries?
Receive proper training and read safety instructions.
Nurses screening for depression after a disaster are practicing what level of prevention?
Secondary prevention
Keeping pot handles turned inward on the stove helps prevent this?
Burns
To prevent head injuries and encourage long-term safety habits, nurses should educate patients and families to require this protective gear when riding any wheeled devices?
Bicycle helmet
How often should home fire escape plans be practiced?
twice a year
What should workers do before lifting a heavy object to prevent back injuries?
Use proper technique and/or ask for assistance.
What population should community nurses prioritize when designing drowning prevention programs?
Children under 5 years old
What is the most common unintentional injury among adults?
Fall-related injuries
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children should remain in this type of car seat until they are at least 2 years old or reach the highest weight or height allowed by the seat.
Rear-facing car seat
How often should fire extinguishers in the home be inspected?
Monthly for visible damage, yearly for functionality, and after any use.
What should a worker do if they notice a spill/hazard on the floor?
Report it and block of the area
In flood-prone areas, what should nurses emphasize about electrical safety?
Never touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
How can you prevent the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Baby should be placed on their back when sleeping and the crib should be kept as bare as possible (no blankets, stuffed animals, pillows, etc.)
These small, foam or silicone devices help protect individuals from hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds, such as alarms or equipment noise.
Ear plugs
What is the recommended temperature for hot water heaters to prevent scalding injuries?
120°F (49°C) or lower
Why is wearing a hard hat important in work environments like construction sites and warehouse?
To protect the head from falling objects, and impacts.
A community nurse working on pedestrian safety campaigns should prioritize what two groups?
Children and elderly populations.
What natural behavior makes choking a major risk for infants and requires parents to keep small objects out of reach?
Infants explore the world by bringing objects into their mouth
This type of footwear is designed with special soles to prevent accidents on wet or oily surfaces, commonly worn in kitchens, hospitals, and factories.
Non-slip footwear
What are the key components of a home safety assessment for a post-operative patient to reduce fall risk?
Assessing lighting, furniture arrangement, stair safety, bathroom accessibility, and proper use of assistive devices.
What document provides critical information about chemical hazards and safe handling procedures in the workplace?
A Safety Data Sheet
What is the first step a nurse should take when noticing increased domestic violence injuries in the community?
Perform a community needs assessment and develop resources for victims.
To prevent firearm accidents what is the proper way guns home should be stored in the home?
Guns must be kept and locked in a safe location, with ammunition kept separately.
When caring for a diabetic patient with peripheral neuropathy, nurses should teach the importance of wearing footwear with these three characteristics to prevent injury and complications.
- Wear comfortable shoes that fit well and protect your feet
- Never walk bear foot
- Feel inside your shoes before putting them on each time to make sure that the lining is smooth and there are no objects inside.