Question

What should be the nursing considerations and interventions for the following safety concepts:

1. Fall-Assessment for fall, telesitter, side rails, bed and chair alarms.
2. Restraints-physical and medical
3. Seizures
4. Fire-Types of fire and extinguishers, RACE and PASS
5. Codes, allergies, armbands, and abuse

Answer 1

The nursing considerations and interventions for various safety concepts including falls, restraints, seizures, fires, and codes are explained.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the safety concepts mentioned:

1. Fall - Considerations include assessing the risk of falls, using telesitters and bed/chair alarms as necessary, and appropriately using side rails.
2. Restraints - Considerations include using physical and medical restraints only when absolutely necessary and following proper protocols.
3. Seizures - Considerations include recognizing and providing a safe environment during a seizure, protecting the person from injury, and administering any necessary medication.
4. Fire - Considerations include knowing different types of fire and the appropriate extinguishers to use, following the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) and PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) protocols, and being familiar with fire codes and safety precautions.
5. Codes, allergies, armbands, and abuse - Considerations include understanding emergency codes and following appropriate protocols, recognizing and preventing allergic reactions, using armbands for identification, and being aware of signs of abuse and reporting them.