Ch.7 Safety & Body Mechanics Exams
At least every _______ hours, a restraint must be removed and care must be provided.
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When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
Before helping with feeding
One way to use proper body mechanics on the job is to
Bend at the knees to lift something
One way to prevent burns and scalds is to
Check water temperature before giving a bath or shower
Which of the following is the best way that a nursing assistant can help prevent falls?
Clear walkways of clutter
What information does a Safety Data Sheet [SDS] contain?
Description of emergency response actions
To maintain proper body mechanics while lifting or carrying an object, a nursing assistant should
Face the object or person they are moving
When caring for residents who have IVs, a nursing assistant should
Keep the IV site dry
Which of the following is a flammable liquid?
Nail polish remover
Restraints may be used
Only with a doctors orders
Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?
Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
Which of the following statements is true of restraints?
People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints.
RACE is an acronym for a safety rule, and means
Rescue residents, Activate alarm, Contain fire, Extinguish
Restraint-free care means that
Restraints are not kept or used at the facility for any reason
Which of the following needs to be disposed of in a biohazard container?
Sharps
How should a resident be positioned for eating?
Sitting as upright as possible
Which of the following guidelines is true of working around oxygen equipment?
The NA should not allow open flames around oxygen.
Provide two examples of restraint-free care.
Using pads and pillows to support comfortable and safe body positions; dress & move freely
Most of the accident in a facility are related to
falls
An example of a restraint alternative is
giving frequent help with el
