Patient Care Fundamentals- Chapter 7
12. List two general safety steps to protect residents in a facility.
1. If any visitor or staff member makes you uneasy, do not leave a resident alone with the person. 2. If you notice anything suspicious, report it immediately.
7. When can a restraint be applied?
When ordered by the physician/doctor.
8. List six signs to report to a nurse about intravenous (IV) therapy.
1. The needle or catheter has fallen out or moves out of the vein. 2. The armboard or handboard becomes loose. 3. The tubing is disconnected. 4. Blood appears in the tubing. 5. The IV fluid in the bag or container is gone or almost gone. 6. The IV fluid is not dripping, is leaking, or the bag breaks.
14. The best position for a resident to be in while eating is
A. Sitting upright
13. The most common accidents that occur in a healthcare facility are
B. Falls
4. When lifting, is it better to bend at the waist or at the knees?
Bend at the knees
16. Which of the following is the best thing that a nursing assistant can do to help promote oxygen safety?
C. Removing flammable liquids from the resident's room
15. Which of the following promotes a more stable base of support?
C. Standing with the feet shoulder-width apart
11. If a fire has started, what should the nursing assistant do before opening a closed door?
Check for the heat coming from the door before opening it.
9. What three things need to be present for a fire to occur?
Heat, Fuel, and Oxygen.
3. Should objects be held close to the body or far away from the body when lifting or carrying them?
Objects should be help far away from the body when lifting or carrying them.
10. Identify what the acronyms RACE and PASS stand for.
RACE: R: Rescue A: Activate C: Contain E: Extinguish PASS: P: Pull A: Aim S: Squeeze S: Sweep
6. What are restraint alternatives?
Restraint Alternatives are measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint.
5. Why was restraint use restricted?
Restraints were overused by caregivers and the residents were injured.
1. What important information does the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provide about chemicals?
Safety Data Sheets provide information about "the chemical ingredients of the product, the dangers of the product, the protective items to wear when using the chemical, the correct method of using and cleaning up a chemical, the emergency response actions to be taken when a chemical is splashed,etc. by a person, and the safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for the product."
2. What should be disposed of in a biohazard container or bag?
Sharp objects and infectious waste should be disposed of in biohazard containers.
