Module 1: Safety

Question 1

What is the standard procedure follow throughout AHS to respond to a fire emergency?

Answer 1

Remove those in immediate danger
Ensure all doors are closed
Activate the fire alarm
Call your designated fire emergency number and report location
Try to extinguish or control the fire

Question 2

What is the simple way of how to use a fire extinguisher?

Answer 2

PASS:
Pull the pin
Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep at the base of the fire

Question 3

What are chemical restraints?

Answer 3

A drug is used to restrict the freedom or movement of a patient or in some cases to sedate a patient

Question 4

What are physical restraints?

Answer 4

Any method used with intent to restrict freedom of movement or to control the behavior of an individual

Question 5

What are the risks of physical restraints?

Answer 5

• Pressure ulcers, skin trauma
• Decreased muscle mass, strength
• Physical discomfort, increased pain
• Obstructed and restricted circulation

Question 6

Ethical Principles to Apply in Decision Making

Answer 6

Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence

Question 7

What does autonomy mean?

Answer 7

Individual’s right to participate in decisions regarding their own care

Question 8

What does nonmaleficence mean?

Answer 8

The obligation to do no harm and to protect others from harm

Question 9

What is beneficence?

Answer 9

The obligation to benefit others

Question 10

Steps in documentation for restraints

Answer 10

• Initial and ongoing assessments regarding need for restraint and alternative attempts
• Communications with physician and patient/family
• Description of restraint used
• Times of restraint application and removal
• Assessments, e.g., comfort, skin condition
• Effectiveness of restraint
• Assessment of need for continuing restraint

Question 11

Code Blue

Answer 11

Medical emergency/cardiac arrest

Question 12

Code Red

Answer 12

Fire

Question 13

Code White

Answer 13

Violence/aggression

Question 14

Code purple

Answer 14

Hostage

Question 15

Code yellow

Answer 15

Missing person

Question 16

Code black

Answer 16

Bomb threat

Question 17

Code grey

Answer 17

Shelter in place / air exclusion

Question 18

Code green

Answer 18

Evacuation

Question 19

Code brown

Answer 19

Chemical spill / Hazardous Substance Release

Question 20

Code orange

Answer 20

Mass Casualty Incident

Question 21

Procedures of RACE

Answer 21

Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish