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Chapter 7 Safety and Body Mechanics Flashcards

1
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Disoriented or confused residents should not be identified before serving food since they don’t understand who they are. (T or F)

A

False

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2
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Burns can cause a rapid deterioration in a resident condition. (T or F)

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True

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3
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In order to help prevent burns the water temperature should be 130 Degrees Fahrenheit when giving a bath. (T or F)

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False

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4
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Liquids can cause burns. (T or F)

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True

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5
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A resident who is confused may eat hair care products or Flowers. (T or F)

A

True

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6
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To help prevent choking, residents should eat quickly. (T or F)

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True

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7
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Sitting up straight while eating helps prevent choking. (T or F)

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True

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8
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Large pieces of food are less likely to cause choking. (T or F)

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False

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9
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Protecting arms and legs while moving residents helps prevent injury. (T or F)

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True

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10
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If a nursing assistant needs help lifting a resident but nobody is around she should lift the resident anyway. (T or F)

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False

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11
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If no eye wash station is available after an eye splash, the NA should rinse his eyes immediately with water at a sink. (T or F)

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True

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12
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What is found on a Safety Data Sheet?
A. Lot number, manufacture, Ingredients, safe storage and handling
B. Manufacturer, lot number, formula, how to dispose.
C. Safe storage and price of the product, pictograms, location.
D. Ingredients, emergency response, safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical

A

D, Ingredients, emergency response, safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical

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13
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What must a NA know about SDS?
A.How to read it and manufacturer
B.Location and how to read the label
C.Location and instructions
D.How to use it and method of cleaning it

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B.Location and how to read the label

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14
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NAs should always wear _____ before touching a sharp container?
A.Nothing
B.Gloves
C.Goggles
D.Gown

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B.Gloves

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15
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It is important for a nursing assistant to keep her hands ____ off the opening of a biohazard container when dropping an object into it.
A. In
B. 1 feet away
C. 5 feet away
D. Clear

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D. Clear

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16
Q

The sharp container should be replaced when they are _____ full (or what facility policy states).
A.Bursting
B. 1/2
C. Full
D. 3/4

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D. 3/4

17
Q

Biohazard containers or bags are used to dispose of items contaminated with infectious waste except for anything.
A.Sanitized
B. Sharp
C. Solid
D. Wet

A

A.Sanitized

18
Q

When carrying a sharp container, the NA should carry it by the?
A.Bottom
B.Top and sides
C.Top
D.Both sides

A

A.Bottom

19
Q

When moving an object which of the following is the best place for the nursing assistant to stand?
A. To the right of the object
B. About 36 inches in front of the object
Correct!
C.Close to the object
D. A couple of feet behind the object

A

C.Close to the object

20
Q

When may restraints be used?
A.With a doctor’s order
B. For staff convenience
C.To discipline residents
D. Whenever staff wants to use them

A

A.With a doctor’s order

21
Q

The doctor may add ——– into the care plan as a restraint alternative.
A. Exercise
B. Work
C. More food
D. Medication

A

A. Exercise

22
Q

Confused residents should be allowed to ______ in the designated safe areas?
A. Sleep
B. Wander
C. Run
D. Use the urinal

A

B. Wander

23
Q

The medical term for skin that is blue tinge, purple, or grey is?
A.Pale
B.Cyanotic
C.Scald
D.Discolored

A

B.Cyanotic

24
Q

The minimum number of minutes at which a resident in physical restraint must be checked?
A.15 minutes
B.2 minutes
C.15 seconds
D.2 hours

A

A.15 minutes

25
Q

At a minimum the number of hours at which any type of restraint must be released?
A. 6
B.4
C. 2
D.15

A

C.2

26
Q

Fire hazards that should be removed from the resident’s room include electric razors and hair dryers. (T or F)

A

True

27
Q

Combustion means that something is full or ready to burst. (T or F)

A

false

28
Q

Vaseline can be used to soften the skin for a resident who has irritation from the nasal cannula. (T or F)

A

False

29
Q

The nursing assistant should not disconnect the IV line from the ___ or turn off the ___.
A. Alarm, IV pole
B. Pump, Alarm
C. IV pole, Pump
D. Wall cord, IV pole

A

B.Pump, Alarm

30
Q

If the needle or ___ has fallen out or moved out of the vein the nursing assistant should report to the nurse.
A.IV pump
B.Catheter
C.IV pole
D.IV tubing

A

B.Catheter

31
Q

An _____ is the administration of fluids into the surrounding tissue.
A. Infiltration
B.Blood draw
C.Inyecction
D. Vaccine

A

A. Infiltration

32
Q

PASS is an acronym used to explain how to operate a fire extinguisher. What do the letters stand for?
A. Push the handle, aim at the base of the fire, spread the water switch back and forth at the base
B.Pull the pin aim at the base of fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth at the base
C.Push the handle, aim at the base of the fire, spread the water, switch back and forth at the base
D.Pull the pin access the lock, squeeze the handle, spray from top of the fire down

A

B.Pull the pin aim at the base of fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth at the base

33
Q

If clothing catches fire, it is best for the person to.
A.Find a buddy to exit the area together
B.Jump up and down to find the flames
C.Start running
D.Is stay still and drop to the ground

A

D.Is stay still and drop to the ground

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