*NURSING > MED-SURG EXAM > Med Surg Exam 1. Your Ultimate Study Guide for Grade A+. (All)
Med Surg Exam 1 Joint Commission ➢ Accrediting body for healthcare facilities ➢ Publishes the National Patient Safety Goals Developing factors that affect safety ➢ Infants/toddlers ... MVA’s are leading cause of death for children ages 1-3 Drowning, chocking (highest 6 months-3 yrs), SIDS ➢ Preschoolers MVA’s are major cause of accidental death Drowning, fries, poisoning Falls are major cause of nonfatal injuries >3 years old ➢ School age MVA’s are major cause of accidental death Falls are major concern for nonfatal injuries Injuries are often related to sports, skateboarding, bicycle riding and playground injuries. Injuries outside of the home by other people increases (ex: abductions) ➢ Adolescent MVA’s leading cause of accidental death Homicides associated with alcohol and drugs Sports and recreational injuries including diving and drowning incidents Peak for physical, sensory and psychomotor abilities gives them strength and confidence, yet they lack wisdom and judgement of adults ➢ Adult 35-54 years of age, unintentional poisoning causes more deaths that MVA’s Workplace injuries Injuries related to lifestyle include: alcohol abuse, stress, carelessness, abuse, decline in strength and stamina. ➢ Older Adult Physiological changes start to occur Reduced muscle strength, joint mobility, slowing of reflexes, decreased ability to respond to stimuli, sensory loss (hearing and vision) These changes increase risks for falls, burns, car accidents and other injuries (falls are the most common 65+) Individual risk factors for injury ➢ Lifestyle Smoking, alcohol abuse, risk-taking behaviors ➢ Cognitive awareness Confusion due to stress and loss of short-term memory ➢ Sensory and perceptual status Loss of senses ➢ Impaired communication Impaired strength with problems in mobility, balance and endurance ➢ Physical and emotional well-being Reduced physical stamina and depression ➢ Safety awareness Reduced cognitive awareness [Show More]
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