The nurse has investigated safety hazards and recognizes that which on

The nurse has investigated safety hazards and recognizes that which one of the following state-ments is accurate regarding safety needs?

1. Bacterial contamination of foods is uncontrollable.
2. Fire is the greatest cause of unintentional death.
3. Carbon dioxide levels should be monitored in home settings.
4. Temperature extremes seldom affect the safety of clients in acute care facilities.

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Annual inspections of heating systems, chimneys, and appliances should be done in private homes. Carbon monoxide detectors are available but should not be used as a replacement for proper use and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances. Bacterial contamination of foods is con-trollable. The FDA is a federal agency responsible for the enforcement of federal regulations re-garding the manufacture, processing, and distribution of foods, drugs, and cosmetics to protect consumers against the sale of impure or dangerous substances. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of unintentional death, not fire. Temperature extremes can affect the safety of cli-ents in acute care facilities, especially the elderly.