chapter 6

Question 1

paralysis

Answer 1

loss of ability to move all or part of the body

Question 2

disorientation

Answer 2

confusion about person place or time

Question 3

scalds

Answer 3

burns caused by hot liquids

Question 4

dry heat and wet heat

Answer 4

dry heat (hot iron, stove, other electrical appliances) vs wet heat (hot water/liquids, steam), or chemicals

Question 5

abrasion

Answer 5

injury that rubs off the surface of the skin, typically occurs in the bathroom or kitchen from sharp objects

Question 6

oxygen therapy

Answer 6

administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to the lungs; which increases availability of oxygen to the body tissues. NAs never stop/adjust/or administer oxygen

Question 7

combustion

Answer 7

process of burning; oxygen is a very dangerous fire hazard bc it makes other things burn (supports combustion)

Question 8

flammable

Answer 8

easily ignited and capable of burning quickly; ex. alcohol/nail polish remover/cigs/matches/flammable liquids/petroleum based

Question 9

Safety data sheet (SDS)

Answer 9

required by OSHA that all hazardous chemicals have a SDS which details the chemical ingredients, chemical dangers, and safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for the product

Question 10

restraint

Answer 10

physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

Question 11

physical restraint

Answer 11

any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement, includes vest restraints, belt restraints, wrist/ankle restraints, and mitt restraints

Question 12

chemical restraint

Answer 12

meds used to control a person’s mood or behavior

Question 13

enabler

Answer 13

equipment/device that promotes a resident’s safety, comfort, independence, and mobility

Question 14

suffocation

Answer 14

stoppage of breathing from lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that may result in unconsciousness or death

Question 15

muscle atrophy

Answer 15

weakening or wasting away of the muscle

Question 16

restraint free care

Answer 16

restraints are not kept or used for any reason

Question 17

restraint alternatives

Answer 17

measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce need for a restraint

Question 18

OBRA’s restraint rules

Answer 18

restraints are used only after everything else has been ruled out and can only be applied with a doctor’s order, NA must be trained on how to use the restraints, residents must be monitored continuously

Question 19

body mechanics

Answer 19

the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves, using proper body mechanics helps save energy and prevent injury

Question 20

alignment

Answer 20

when person stands sits or lies straight, the vertical line is straight and body is in alignment, person can maintain proper alignment when lifting or carrying object by keeping object close to body

Question 21

posture

Answer 21

the way a person holds and positions the body

Question 22

lever

Answer 22

moves an object by resting on a base of support called a fulcrum

Question 23

fulcrum

Answer 23

base of support, foundation that supports an object

Question 24

center of gravity in the body

Answer 24

point where the most weight is concentrated

Question 25

three elements for fire to occur

Answer 25

HFO - heat, fuel, oxygen

Question 26

PASS

Answer 26

acronym to help use a fire extinguisher, Pull the pin; Aim at the base of fire when spraying; Squeeze the handle, Sweep back and forth at base of fire

Question 27

RACE

Answer 27

acronym used in case of a fire; Remove anyone in danger if you are not in danger, Activate alarm or call 911; Contain the fire if possible by closing all doors and windows; Extinguish the fire or the fire dept will extinguish it, evacuate the area if told to