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List five reasons that elderly people have more safety concerns than others do. |
1. dementia 2. confusion 3. illness 4. disability 5. diminished senses |
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What type of accident occurs most frequently in long-term care facilities? |
Falls |
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List eleven guidelines to prevent falls. |
1. Clear all walkways of clutter, trash, throw rugs and cords. 2. Use rugs with a non-slip backing. 3. Have residents wear non-skid, sturdy shoes. Make sure shoelaces are tied. 4. Residents should avoid wearing clothing that is too long or drags on the floor. 5. Keep frequently-used personal items close to residents, including call lights. 6. Answer call lights right away. 7. Immediately clean up spills on the floor. 8. Report loose hand rails immediately. 9. Mark uneven flooring or stairs with tape of a contrasting color to indicate a hazard. 10. Improve lighting when needed. 11. Lock wheels before helping residents into or out of wheelchairs. |
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Describe five ways to guard against burns/scalds. |
1. Always check water temperature with a water thermometer or on your wrist before using. 2. Report frayed electrical cords or unsafe-looking appliances immediately, and do not use them. Remove them from the room. 3. Let residents know when you are about to pour or set down a hot liquid. 4. Pour hot drinks away from residents. Keep hot drinks and liquids away from edges of tables. Put lids on them. 5. Make sure residents are sitting down before serving hot drinks. |
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What should nursing assistants always do before giving care or serving meal trays? |
Identify the resident to prevent serious problems or even death. |
Page 79 |
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In what position should residents eat to avoid choking? |
To guard against choking, residents should eat in as upright a position as possible. |
Page 80 |
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What are three guidelines for working safely around oxygen? |
1. Post No Smoking and Oxygen in Use signs. Never allow smoking where oxygen is used or stored. 2. Remove all fire hazards from the room or area. 3. Do not burn candles, light matches or use lighters around oxygen. |
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What is the purpose of the MSDS? |
All hazardous chemicals have a MSDS sheet that details the chemical ingredients, chemical dangers, emergency response actions to be taken, and safe handling procedures for the product. |
Page 81 |
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When can a restraint be used? |
A restraint can be used when it is medically necessary and only after a doctor orders it. |
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List ten problems associated with restraint use. |
1. pressure ulcers 2. pneumonia 3. risk of suffocation 4. reduced blood circulation 5. stress on the heart 6. incontinence 7. constipation 8. muscle atrophy 9. loss of bone mass 10. poor appetite and malnutrition |
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Define restraint-free care and restraint alternatives. |
Restraint-free care means that restraints are not kept or used for any reason. Restraint alternatives are any interventions used in place of a restraint or that reduces the need for a restraint. |
Page 84 |
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List six things that must be done if a resident is restrained. |
1. Check to make sure there is a doctor’s order for restraint use and that it is in the care plan before applying one. 2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when applying restraints. 3. Restraints can only be tied to the movable part of a bed frame, not to the side rails or other areas on the bed. 4. Check to make sure the restraint is not too tight. You should be able to place your hand in a flat position between the resident and the restraint. 5. Make sure that the breasts or skin are not caught in the restraint. 6. Place the call light within the resident’s reach. Answer call lights immediately. |
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What is body mechanics? |
Body mechanics is the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves. |
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What is the name for the point in the body where most weight is concentrated? |
center of gravity |
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When lifting a heavy object from the floor, how should the feet be placed? How should the knees be positioned? |
When lifting a heavy object from the floor, spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees. |
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When a task requires bending, which of the following demonstrates proper body mechanics: bending the knees or bending from the waist? |
bending the knees |
Page 87 |
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Is it better to push an object or to lift an object? |
Push or slide objects rather than lifting them. |
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What three elements are needed for a fire to occur? |
heat, fuel and oxygen |
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Identify what the acronyms PASS and RACE stand for. |
Pull the pin. Aim at the base of fire when spraying. Squeeze the handle. Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire.
Remove residents from danger. Activate alarm or call 911. Contain fire if possible. Extinguish, or fire department will extinguish. |
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If a fire has started, what should the nursing assistant do before opening a closed door? |
Check for heat coming from the door before opening it. If the door or doorknob feels hot, stay in the room if there is no safe exit. |
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