Module C: Make-up Work

Question 1

dysphagia

Answer 1

difficulty swallowing

Question 2

hazard

Answer 2

anything in the patient’s environment that may cause harm or injury

Question 3

PASS

Answer 3

pull aim squeeze sweep

Question 4

RACE

Answer 4

remove activate contain extinguish

Question 5

Medical Emergency

Answer 5

a dire situation when a person’s health or life is at risk

Question 6

Elderly are a high risk for injury in their environment due to

Answer 6

knee joint instability
decreased strength
side effects of medications

Question 7

what position should a resident be in when you feed him

Answer 7

sitting up 75-90%

Question 8

The NA is going to assist a resident to the wheelchair and does not know how the bed works.

Answer 8

call for assistance

tell the patient he/she must wait until someone can assist

Question 9

the nurse aide will do which of the following to keep the patient safe?

Answer 9

keep the room at 71-81 degrees
report any unsafe equipment
make sure call bell is with in patient’s reach
wipes up any spills immediately

Question 10

what is placed in a container with a biohazard symbol

Answer 10

medical waste and sharps

Question 11

what should you do if a piece of equipment is broken

Answer 11

tell someone, place a note on the equipment, move the equipment to storage to be fixed

Question 12

what is the 1st thing you do if a patient falls

Answer 12

stay with a patient and call for help

Question 13

what 3 things are required for a fire

Answer 13

fuel, heat, oxygen

Question 14

what safety measures should be taken when a patient is on oxygen.

Answer 14

post signs, no smoking or flames, no petroleum lubricants, no unapproved electrical equipment running, no electrical equipment with frayed wires, turn off electrical equipment before unplugging