CHPT. 13 Questions Flashcards
safety measures are meant to prevent accidents and injuries while
protecting rights
which is safe
oriented to person, time, and place
a person in a coma
is unaware of surroundings
a person with dementia
has problems with thinking and reasoning
A person with quadriplegia is paralyzed
from the neck down
to identify a person, you
compare information on the ID bracelet against your assignment sheet
to prevent burns
check water temp. before the person enters the shower
which prevents poisoning
keeping harmful products in their original containers
which signals a poison
the Mr.Yuk sticker
who is most at risk for lead poisoning?
a toddler who lives in a house built in 1970
A home has lead-based plumbing. You should
let cold water run for 1 to 2 minutes before using it for cooking
which can cause suffocation
using restraints
the most common cause of choking is
meat
if severe airway obstruction occurs, the person usually
clutches at the throat
these statements are about FBAO. which is true
Injuries can occur from abdominal or chest thrusts
before using a new resident’s electric shaver
the maintenance staf must check the device
you are using electrical equipment. Which measure is unsafe
pulling on the cord to remove a plug from an outlet
which is unsafe
A person’s weight exceeds a wheelchair’s weight capacity
you spilled a hazardous chemical. you should
wipe up the spill with paper towels
the fire alarm sounds. Which action is correct
move residents to a safe place
your clothing is on fire. What should you do first
drop to the drop to the floor and roll to smother the flames
you work in a nursing center. in a severe weather alert, you should
follow the center’s emergency preparedness plan
a person is agitated and aggressive. Which is unsafe
using touch to show you care
risk managers
look for patterns or trends in accidents and errors
you see a color-coded wristband. You should
check you assignment sheet and the person’s care plan
you work the night shift which is safe
checking under the car and in your back seat
A resident brought a computer from home. to prevent property loss
label the item with the person’s name
you gave a person the wrong treatment. Which is true
you must complete an incident report
