Ch 6 Review Flashcards
What type of accident occurs most frequently in LTC facilities?
Falls
7 guidelines to prevent falls.
-clear all walkways of clutter
-use rugs with non-slip backing
-have residents wear non-skid sturdy shoes make sure they’re tied
-answer call lights right away
-immediately clean up spills
-improve lighting when needed
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5 ways to guard against burns/scalds.
- always check water temp with thermometer
- report frayed electrical cords or unsafe looking appliances immediately and don’t use them remove them from the room
- make sure residents are sitting down before serving hot drinks
- let resident know you’re about to pour hot liquid
- if plate warmers or other equipment that produce Heat are used monitor closely
What should CNA’s always do before giving care or serving meal trays?
Look for answer
In what position should residents eat to avoid chocking?
As upright position as possible
3 guidelines for working safely round oxygen
- post no smoking and oxygen in use signs
- remove all fire hazards from the room
- don’t use an extension cord with oxygen concentrator
5 reasons that elderly people have more safety concerns than others do.
- dementia
- confusion
- illness
- disability
- walking aids
what is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
this sheet details the chemical ingredients, chemical dangers, emergency response actions to be taken, and safe handling procedures for the product
When Can a restraint be used?
before used to prevent confused people from wandering, to prevent falls, to keep people from injuring themselves or others, or to prevent people from pulling out tubing needed for treatment.
Today restraint is a last resort and can only be used when medically necessary. and after less restrictive measures are taken
10 problems associated with restraint use.
- pressure ulcers
- pneumonia
- stress on the heart
- risk of suffocation
- incontinence
- loss of bone mass
- constipation
- sleep disorders
- loss of dignity
- stress and anxiety
Define restraint-free care and resistant alternatives
restraint-free 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.
6 things that must be done if a resident is restrained?
- know your states laws & facility rules regarding applying restraints
- follow manufacturers instructions when applying restraints
- restraints can only be attached to the movable parts of bed
- place call light within residents reach
- document restraint use according to facility
- make sure the breasts or skin are not caught in the restraint
what is body mechanics?
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.
what is the name for the point of the body where most weight is concentrated?
Center of gravity
when a person stands weight is centered in the PELVIS
when lifting a heavy object from the floor, how should the feet be placed? how should knees be positioned?
spread your feet shoulder-width apart. bend your knees
