Med Surg Exam 1. Your Ultimate Study Guide for Grade A+.

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 ...

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