Mod 5 Client Safety

Question 1

Gap protector

Answer 1

A small attachable padded board that fits between two side rails and turns the two side rails into one

Question 2

Geri chair

Answer 2

A specifically Design chair that allows for proper positioning of the clients who does not fit well or is not safe and a wheelchair sometimes used as an intervention for client safety. When the Geri chair tray is attached, the client is prevent it from getting up on his or her own

Question 3

Personal right to risk

Answer 3

A written agreement between the client and the healthcare team to give the client the right to participate in a behaviour that may Place the client at risk. For example, eating sweets instead of the prescribed diet

Question 4

Policy of least restraint

Answer 4

A policy that states that restraints should only be used when all non-restraint interventions have been unsuccessful. When restraints are used to, the least restrictive restraint is to be used and then only to keep the client safe from harm

Question 5

I need advice garment barrier furniture or medication that limits or restricts freedom of movement or access to one’s own body

Answer 5

Restraints

Question 6

Steps when client falls:

Answer 6

A. Stay with client
B. Call or press emergency bell for help
C. Put a blanket on the client and give reassurance
D. Notify the regulated health care professional in charge
E. Once it is safe to do so, move the client into the bed by using a mechanical lift
F. Document the incident in the clients chart and complete form

Question 7

Which factor would increase the risk of accidental injury?

Answer 7

The client refuses to wear eye glasses

Question 8

Identify the strategy that an HCA could use to prevent a client from falling

Answer 8

Turn on night lights in hallways

Question 9

Which action would support the “ least restraint” philosophy?

Answer 9

Provide a calm and quiet environment for the client

Question 10

Example of an environmental restraint:

Answer 10

Alarmed door

Question 11

Which action is a safety measure required when a client has a restraint applied?

Answer 11

Check the restraint and client every 15 minutes

Question 12

Which measure is a strategy to prevent burns?

Answer 12

Test the temperature of bath water before putting the client into the water

Question 13

What is the first thing the HCA should do when a client in a community setting has a serious burn?

Answer 13

Call 911

Question 14

Which measure is a strategy to prevent electrical equipment accidents?

Answer 14

Follow employer policies and procedures

Question 15

A managed risk agreement is an agreement between which people?

Answer 15

The client and her health care team