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Safety hazards
Safety hazards across the life span. Match the hazard with the developmental stage, the cause, or the safety measure to take.
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| Fetus | exposure to maternal drugs, smoking alcohol |
| Newborn | suffocation |
| Infant | choking |
| Toddler | falling, burns, poison |
| Preschooler | strangers, playground, animals, poisoning |
| Schoolage | Traffic, drowning, bikes |
| Adolescent | Vehicles, firearms, substance abuse |
| Older adult | Falling, burns, auto accident |
| Hypotension | falls, unsteady gait |
| Altered mental response | medication use |
| Poor vision | Need adequate light |
| Stairs | Absent railings |
| Bathroom | Slippery floors, tub grab bars |
| Fall from bed | Mattress on floor |
| Seat alarm | Falls from chair |
| Mildly confused | Wandering |
| Lack of knowledge | New equipment or environment |
| Home safety | Non-skid rugs, fire alarms |
| Nurses in a hurry | cutting corners |
| Fatigue/stress | affect ability to think, process |
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Nursing Instructor |
Milwaukee Area Technical College |
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