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module 4
safe environment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bony prominences | the way the parts of the body works together whenever a person moves |
| restraints | A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior. |
| emergencies codes | facilities often use codes to inform staff of emergencies without alarming residents and visitors. Ex. " code red " means fire, " code blue " means cardiac arrest. |
| postural supports | side rails and special chairs such as geriatric chairs are also known as physical restraints or protective devices. |
| fire plan and disaster plan | The nurse will explain your facility's guidelines. Get residents to safety first. A fast, calm and confident response by the staff saves lives. |
| false imprisonment | complete restraint upon a person's liberty of movement without legal justification |
| escape routes | in case of a fire you know where the exits are and where to leave out from. |
| soft protective device | a device that serves as a reminder to the resident of safety issues, like a waist device or posey. |
| oxygen precautions | |
| 02 | oxygen |
| mittens | for the residents hands so they wont scratch or hurt there face. |
| CSM ( circulation, sensation, and movement) | injury evaluation |
| emergency | 911 |