NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For resident and environmental safety, avoid ____ in the room:
A
Waste containers
B
Throw rugs
C
Shades on windows
D
Oxygen canisters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Throw Rugs Studies have shown that falls caused by loose and detached rugs and carpets are a major cause of injury in adults age 65 or older. The danger of these unsecure rugs is due to their tendency to bunch or bulk up, making them easy to trip over.

Detailed explanation-2: -They warm up a room while adding a decorative touch: rugs are a sure-fire way to add colour and texture to any room. A rug can anchor a room, define it, add warmth, and help layer a room’s decor. A graphic, modern rug is enough to create an entire world of its own, showcasing our furniture.

Detailed explanation-3: -How can carpet impact health? Carpets may trap pollutants and allergens like dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, particle pollution, lead, mold spores, pesticides, dirt and dust. Toxic gases in the air can stick to small particles that settle into carpets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Health and environmental concerns associated with carpet include indoor air quality, chemical emissions from manufacturing and disposal operations and solid waste impacts.

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