C6 Questions Flashcards
list five reasons that elderly people have more safety concerns than other people do
dementia, confusion, illness, disability, diminished senses, use of walking aids and medications
what type of accident occurs most frequently in long term care facilities
falls
what should a nursing assistant do before helping a resident into or out of a wheelchair
always lock wheels and move footrests out of the way
what should nursing assistants always do before giving care or serving meal trays
identify each resident
in what posiiton should residents eat to avoid choking
sitting as upright as possible
what are three guidlines for working safely around oxygen
post no smoking and oxygen in use signs, remove all fire hazards, do not burn candles, do not use an extension cord with oxygen concentrator, avoid using fabricks, report if nasal cannula or face mask is causing irritation, do not use petroleum based products on part of resident or cannula, never adjust oxygen level (learn how to turn it off in case of emergency)
what important information does the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provide about chemicals?
chemical ingredients, chemical dangers, safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures; and emergency response actions to be taken for all hazardous chemicals
When can a restraint be used
when a doctor has ordered it in the care plan and the caregiver has been trained in its use
list ten problems associated with restraint use
pressure injuries, pneumonia, risk of suffocation, reduced blood circulation, stress on the heart, incontinence, constipation, muscle atrophy, loss of bone mass, poor appetite, depression, sleep disorders, loss of dignity, independence, stress and anxiety, increased agitation, loss of self-esteem, severe injury, death
what are restraint alternatives
measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the need for a restraint
what is body mechanics
way the parts of the body work together whenever a person moves
what is the name for the point in the body where the most weight is concentrated
center of gravity
when lifting a heavy object from the floor, how should the feet be placed, how should the knees be positioned?
feed should be spread shoulder-width apart, knees should be bent
when a task requires bending, which of the following demonstrates proper body mechanics, bending the knees or bending from the waist
bending the knees
is it better to push an object or to lift an object
push an objecct
