Match the accident risk factor with possible outcomes or injury. Each answer may be used more than once.

Question 9 options:

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Has problems smelling smoke or fire so is unaware of fire

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Can trip on toys, rugs, furniture and/or electrical cords

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Cannot hear explanation or instructions so may take wrong medication or dosage

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Cannot hear fire alarms or sirens so cannot more to safety

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Easily burned because of problems sensing heat and cold

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Movements slower and less steady so balance is affected

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May take the wrong medication or dosage or poison himself because they cannot read labels

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May develop pressure sores from lack of movement

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Unaware that mixing these substances without proper guidance can cause illness or death

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May be aware of danger but unable to move to safety

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Injury resulting form being unaware that certain people, places or things may be safety hazards

1.Impaired awareness of surroundings

2.Impaired vision

3.Impaired hearing

4.Altered sense of smell or touch

5.Paralysis

6.Medications

7.Age-related changes