Cna 1 Unit 4 Study Questions (Lcc - Nc)

Front 1

List the factors that increase the resident's risk of injury.

Back 1

1. Age related:
decreased strength
slower movement
difficulty maintaining balance
tremors that may affect balance.
2. Awareness of surroundings:
unconscious
coma
confused
disoriented
dementia
3. Decreased vision:
difficulty seeing objects
in danger of falling or tripping
difficulty reading labels or containers
4. Hearing impaired:
may not hear warning signals or alarms
may not hear approaching equipment
5. Smell and touch:
reduced smell - unaware of smoke or gas fumes
decreased sensitivity to heat or cold - easily burned
6. Inability to move independently:
crippling diseases
arthritis
paralysis
7. Medications can:
affect balance
reduce awareness
cause confusion/disorientation
cause drowsiness
affect coordination
make fearful and uncooperative

Front 2

List six effects of medications that can cause the resident to have an accident.

Back 2

1. Affect Balance
2. Reduce awareness
3. Cause confusion/ disorientation
4. Cause drowsiness
5. Affect coordination
6. Make fearful and uncooperative

Front 3

Falls account for what percent of accidents to residents?

Back 3

70%

Front 4

Identify the safety measures for preventing falls for residents.

Back 4

1. Answer call buttons promptly.
2. Keep frequently used articles within reach of residents.
3. Lock breaks on movable equipment.
4. Properly position residents in beds and wheel chairs.
5. Report observations to supervisor that lead you to believe a resident is prone to falling.
6. Report any facility structure hazard immediately that could lead to falls.
7. Report broken or malfunctioning equipment immediately.

Front 5

Identify the safety measures for preventing burns for residents.

Back 5

1. Check water temperature in bath or shower with bath thermometer.
2. Report areas where water temperature seems too hot.
3. Monitor smoking practices.
4. Provide assistance at mealtime to prevent spilling hot liquids.
5. Use facility equipment according to written policy.
6. Monitor use of electrical appliances used by residents.
7. Avoid overexposure to sunlight.

Front 6

What is the second most common hazard to residents?

Back 6

Burns

Front 7

Identify safety measures for preventing poisoning for residents.

Back 7

1. Store in locked cabinets.
2. Store away from resident areas.
3. Never leave products where they might be ingested.
4. Have identifying labels on all containers.
5. Never use unlabeled substances.

Front 8

Identify safety measures for preventing injury when performing care to residents.

Back 8

1. Provide care to right resident.
2. Use identification bracelets.
3. Call resident by name.
4. Use I.D. systems that involve photographs.
5. Realize that care to wrong resident can threaten life.

Front 9

Identify safety measures for preventing suffocation of residents.

Back 9

1. Encourage residents to use their dentures when eating.
2. Assist to cut foods into small pieces.
3. Report difficulty in swallowing.
4. Never leave unattended in bathtub.
5. Immediately transport from areas where smoke or gas fumes are noticed.
6. Properly apply and check vest and safety belt restraints.

Front 10

Identify safety measures for preventing the spread of microorganisms.

Back 10

1. Wash hands before and after care.
2. Follow standard precautions.

Front 11

Identify safety measures for preventing other injuries.

Back 11

1. Move equipment around corners with caution.
2. Be careful of feet when transporting residents in wheelchairs.
3. Monitor residents who wander away.
4. Follow instructions when providing care.
5. Keep bed in lowest position except when giving bedside care.
6. Use night lights in rooms.
7. Have residents wear shoes/slippers with non-skid soles.
8. Check crutches, canes, and walkers for non-skid tips.
9. Keep all call signals within easy reach.
10. Report immediately any observations indicating resident is a danger to himself or others.