7. Safety & Body Mechanics Flashcards
What makes up the majority of accidents that occur in facilities? [STAR]
falls
What should you do if a resident begins to fall? [STAR]
use your body to slide them to the floor safely; don’t try to stop it or catch them (may cause injury to yourself)
At what temperature can a liquid start to cause serious burns in 5 seconds or less?
140F
Who is at the highest risk for burns?
elderly people and people who have a loss of sensation (such as from paralysis or DM)
inhaling food, fluid, or foreign lateral into the lungs [STAR]
aspiration
What information is found on the safety data sheet (SDS) for chemicals? [STAR]
- chemical ingredients
- dangers of the product
- protective items to wear when using it
- correct method of using and cleaning up a chemical
- emergency response actions to be taken when a chemical is splashed, sprayed, or ingested by a person
- safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for products
How should a biohazard container be carried?
carry it by the bottom (not the top) and make sure the lid is closed
refers to the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
body mechanics
When is the body in alignment?
when a vertical line drawn through the center of the body and center of gravity is straight
Which is more stable: a wide base of support or a narrow base of support? [STAR]
wide base of support - stand with legs shoulder-width apart
body point where the most weight is concentrated
center of gravity
Which is more stable: a higher or lower center of gravity? [STAR]
lower center of gravity (bend knees when lifting an object rather than just bending over)
How does a CNA’s center of gravity change when transferring a resident and what should you do to make it easier?
center of gravity will include the resident; when transferring, the resident needs to be as close to the CNA’s body as possible
Generally, what is a safe working level for beds?
waist high
any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement
physical restraint
medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior
chemical restraint
Something that promotes a resident’s independence, mobility, comfort, or safety
enabler
What is an enabler considered if a person can’t remove it independently? Give an example.
a restraint; example is raised side rails
What is entrapment?
when a resident becomes trapped in the side rail or between the side rail and the mattress, headboard, footboard, or bed frame
When are facilities allowed to use restraints? What is needed to use them? [STAR]
only when they are medically necessary (can’t be used as discipline or for staff convenience); need a doctor’s order to use restraints
How often should residents in physical restraints be checked on? How often should residents be released from physical restraints to be given care? What should you check for on residents in restraints? [STAR]
- must be checked on every 15 minutes
- must be released a minimum of every 2 hours
- check for cyanosis (sign that restraints are too tight and cutting off circulation)
Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard because it supports what?
combustion (burning of other things)
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s veins
Intravenous (IV) therapy
administration of fluids into surrounding tissue due to IV catheter coming out of the vein
infiltration
