Chapter 7

Question 1

Aspiration

Answer 1

Inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign materials in lungs

Question 2

Chemical Restraint

Answer 2

Medication used to control person mood or behavior

Question 3

Combustion

Answer 3

Process of burning

Question 4

Contracture

Answer 4

Permanente shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament that can resisted movement

Question 5

Cyanosis

Answer 5

Blue or pale skin due to decreased oxygen in blood

Question 6

Dysphagia

Answer 6

Difficulty swallowing

Question 7

Hoarding

Answer 7

Collecting and putting things away in a guarded way

Question 8

Intravenous therapy (IV)

Answer 8

The delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein.

Question 9

PASS

Answer 9

Acronym for use of a fire extinguisher; stands for Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep.

Question 10

RACE

Answer 10

Acronym for steps taken during a fire; stands for Rescue-Activate-Contain-Extinguish

Question 11

Restraint alternatives

Answer 11

Measures used in place of restraints or that reduces the need for a restraint

Question 12

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer 12

Sheet that provides information on the safe use and hazards of chemicals as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemical are splashed, sprayed, or ingested.

Question 13

Scalds

Answer 13

Burns caused by hot liquids

Question 14

What items should be disposed of in a biohazard container or bag?

Answer 14

Anything contaminated with infectious waste except sharps.

Question 15

Should objects be held close to the body or far away from the body when lifting or carrying them?

Answer 15

Close to body

Question 16

When lifting, is it better to bend at the waist or knees?

Answer 16

At the knees

Question 17

Why was restraint use restricted?

Answer 17

Residents would be injured

Question 19

What are restraint alternatives?

Answer 19

Call lights within reach, fall preventions, take residents on walks.

Question 20

When can a restraint be placed?

Answer 20

When doctor orders it

Question 21

List 6 signs to report to a nurse about the IV therapy?

Answer 21

1. Needle has fallen
2. Arm board is loose
3. Tubing is disconnected
4. Blood in tubing
5. IV fluid is done or almost done
6. Bag leeks or breaks
7. Pump is beeping
8. Resident complains of pain
9. Resident attempts to pull out IV line

Question 22

What three things need to be present for a fire to occur?

Answer 22

Heat, fuel, oxygen