Definitions C

Question 1

Biohazard symbol

Answer 1

Identifies container for potentially infectious materials

Question 2

Dysphagia

Answer 2

Difficulty swallowing

Question 3

Hazard

Answer 3

Anything in resident’s environment that may cause illness/injury

Question 4

Medical emergency

Answer 4

Dire situation when a person’s health/life is at risk

Question 5

PASS

Answer 5

Acronym for fire extinguisher usage
Pull (the pin)
Aim (at the base of the fire)
Squeeze (the trigger)
Sweep (from side to side)

Question 6

RACE

Answer 6

Acronym to be used in case of fire
Remove (resident from danger)
Activate alarm
Contain (fire by closing doors and windows)
Extinguish (fire or fire dept will extinguish)

Question 7

Resident’s environment

Answer 7

Area of long-term care center that a resident calls home - designed to provide safety, comfort, and privacy

Question 8

Resident unit

Answer 8

Personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the resident by the long-term care facility

Question 9

Safety in the resident’s environment

Answer 9

When a resident has little risk of illness or injury in the environment where they live