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Ch. 32 Safety

RSU Foundations of Nursing

QuestionAnswer
Asphyxiation lack of oxygen due to interrupted breathing
Burns results from excessive exposure to thermal, chemical, electric, or radioactive agents
Carbon monoxide an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic
Electric shock occurs when a current travels through the body to the ground rather than through electric wiring, or from static electricity that builds up on the body
Heimlich maneuver subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts used to clear an obstructed airway
Nosocomial Infection An infection that is the result of treatment in a healthcare setting.
Scald a burn from a hot liquid or vapor, such as steam.
Suffocation the stoppage of breathing.
Hourly Rounding When nurses and hospital staff check on patients each hour.
Medicare A program of the Social Security Administration that provides funding for medical care to the elderly and other individuals.
Joint Commission A private, non-profit organization whose mission is to constantly improve the safety of healthcare to the public.
National Patient Safety Administration
Medication Reconciliation avoiding inconsistency in medications across transition of care.
Quality Improvement
Consent To agree to.
Chaperone A person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Patient Rights
Surgical Safety Checklist produced by the World Health Organization
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