Chapter 11-20 Flashcards
What does “CDC” stand for?
Centers for disease control
What does FBAO mean?
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
What does CMS stand for?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
What does PASS stand for?
PULL the safety pin, AIM low, SQUEEZE the lever, SWEEP back and fourth
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
An ________ occurs when a disease spreads within a large number of people in a community.
Epidemic
A _______ occurs when the disease spreads over several countries
Pandemic
Which organization is responsible for creating guidelines for preventing workplace violence?
A) OSHA
B) OBRA
C) CDC
D) HHS
A) OSHA
What does a red wristband typically indicate in a healthcare setting?
A) Allergy Warning
B) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status
C) Risk of falling
D) Patient identification
A) Allergy Warning
What is the purpose of a yellow wristband in a healthcare setting?
A) Allergy to latex
B) Fall risk
C) Restricted extremity
D) Patient identification
B) Fall risk
In a hospital setting, what does a purple wristband usually signify?
A) Restricted extremity
B) Risk of falling
C) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status
D) Allergy to latex
C) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status
If a patient is in a restraint, how often should you check the person?
Every 15 minutes
Where should the V neck of a vest restraint be positioned when applying it to a patient?
A) In the back
B) On the left side
C) On the right side
D) In the front
D) In the front
When applying a Vest restraint to a patient, what is the correct procedure?
A) Tie the restraint loosely around the patient’s chest to allow for movement.
B) Secure the restraint snugly around the patient’s waist to prevent slipping.
C) Attach the restraint to the side rail of the bed to restrict movement.
D) Position the restraint over the patient’s neck for maximum effectiveness.
B) Secure the restraint snugly around the patient’s waist to prevent slipping.
When applying a jacket restraint the opening is
A) In the back
B) On the left side
C) On the right side
D) In the front
A) In the back
When applying a belt restraint, apply the restraint at a ___ degree angle over the thighs
A) 90
B) 45
C) 30
D) 65
B) 45
How long is a restraint removed for?
A) 15-20 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 5-10 minutes
D) 15 minutes
B) 10 minutes
You make sure the person can breath easily in a chest or waist restraint by
A) Slide 1 finger under device
B) Slide 2 fingers under device
C) Slide flat hand under device
D) Check color of skin
C) Slide flat hand under device
A limb holder is too tight when you cannot…
Slide 1 finger between the holder and the wrist
In what manner can a vest restraint be crossed over the patient’s body?
A) Over the shoulders
B) Around the legs
C) Across the chest
D) Across the back
C) Across the chest
Which of the following individuals is least likely to be a susceptible host to diseases?
A) A healthy adult with a strong immune system
B) An elderly person with a weakened immune system
C) A child with a chronic illness
D) A healthcare worker following proper infection control practices
A) A healthy adult with a strong immune system
Which of the following individuals may not always be a susceptible host to diseases, depending on various factors and circumstances?
A) A healthy adult with a strong immune system but currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment
B) An elderly person with a weakened immune system but receiving regular vaccinations and practicing good hygiene habits
C) A child with a chronic illness who adheres strictly to prescribed medication regimens and follows a healthy lifestyle
D) A healthcare worker with occasional lapses in infection control practices but regularly receives flu shots and other preventive measures
D) A healthcare worker with occasional lapses in infection control practices but regularly receives flu shots and other preventive measures
What does HAI stand for?
Healthcare Associated Infection
Which of the following is not an aseptic practice performed by nursing assistants to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Changing the linens on a patient’s bed who is recovering from a common cold
B) Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after patient contact
C) Cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms
D) Performing hand hygiene
A) Changing the linens on a patient’s bed who is recovering from a common cold
Which is a sign of infection?
A) A bruise
B) Redness in a body part
C) Warm, dry, and intact skin
D) A bleeding wound
B) Redness in a body part
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically worn when implementing Contact Precautions for a patient?
A) Gloves and gown
B) Mask and face shield
C) N95 respirator and goggles
D) Shoe covers and hairnet
A) Gloves and gown
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically worn when implementing Droplet Precautions for a patient?
A) Gloves and gown
B) Mask and goggles or face shield
C) N95 respirator and gown
D) Shoe covers and hairnet
B) Mask and goggles or face shield
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically worn when implementing Airborne Precautions for a patient?
A) Gloves and gown
B) Mask and goggles or face shield
C) N95 respirator
D) Shoe covers and hairnet
C) N95 respirator
Droplets typically come from:
A) Sneeze, cough, or talking
B) Water sources
C) Food contamination
D) Environmental allergens
A) Sneeze, cough, or talking
Which of the following is not typically considered an airborne pathogen?
A) Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria
B) Measles virus
C) Influenza virus
D) Chicken pox
C) Influenza virus
Goggles or a face shield is worn
A. For Contact Precautions
B. When splashing of body fluids may occur
C. If you have an eye infection
D. When assisting with sterile procedures
B. When splashing of body fluids may occur
A person on Droplet Precautions needs a specimen collected. You need to
A. Avoid contaminating the outside of the BIOHAZARD bag
B. Wear PPE to deliver the specimen to the laboratory for testing
C. Transport the person to the laboratory to collect the specimen
D. Have the person wear a mask while collecting the specimen
A. Avoid contaminating the outside of the BIOHAZARD bag
When used to move a person in bed, a waterproof under-pad is placed so that it
A. Covers the person’s body
B. Extends from the mid-back to mid-thigh level
C. Is under the head to above the knees
D. Covers the entire mattress
C. Is under the head to above the knees
A patient with extensive assistance needs
A. Staff guide the arms and legs. The person transfers on his or her own
B. Staff transfer person with mechanical lift
C. Staff or a mechanical lift provides weight-bearing support to help the person transfer
D. The person transfers without help
C. Staff or a mechanical lift provides weight-bearing support to help the person transfer
How many staff members are needed for a stand-assist mechanical lift?
1-2
How many staff members are needed to safely use a full-sling mechanical lift?
Two
After a transfer, which should you do first?
A) Report to the nurse
B) Return the mechanical lift to the storage area
C) Record the procedure
D) Place the call light within reach
D) Place the call light within reach
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires that nursing centers maintain temperature of
A) 71 to 81
B) 68 to 74
C) 75 to 85
D) 65 to 75
A) 71 to 81
Most healthy people are comfortable with room temperatures between ____ to ____
68 to 74
What should not be in the bottom drawer of the bedside stand?
A. Bedpans
B. Tissues
C. Urinal
D. Toilet paper
B. Tissues
A resident is up during the day, how should the bed be made?
A) Occupied Bed
B) Open Bed
C) Closed Bed
D) Surgical Bed
C) Closed Bed
A person is getting transferred back to the nursing home after the hospital, what kind of bed is made?
A) Occupied
B) Closed
C) Open
D) Surgical
D) Surgical
What is an open bed?
Ready for use
What guidelines should you follow when handling used or soiled linens?
Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
For a surgical bed
A) Do not secure the bottom linens
B) Fan-fold top linens to the side of the bed
C) Fan-fold linens to the foot of the bed
D) Do not apply top linens
B) Fan-fold top linens to the side of the bed
A complete linen change is done when
A) The waterproof under-pad is wet
B) The bed is made for a new person
C) The person returns from therapy
D) Linens are loose or wrinkled
B) The bed is made for a new person
