PSW Ch. 20 Flashcards
True/False
All fire extinguishers are effective for any fire
False
True/False
When using restraints the most restrictive device is used
False
True/False
Sheets, towels, or other items can be used to position and stabilize a client on the toilet
False
A chemical restraint is __________ used to control behaviour or movement
A chemical restraint is “medication” used to control behaviour or movement
When a client is restrained, the support worker must check on the client at least every ______
15 minutes
True/False
Restraints cannot be used without prior informed consent
True
Restraints definition
A drug is given that is not required to treat the clients medical symptoms
Chemical restraint
Restraints definition
An attached tray keeps the client from getting up
Geriatric chair
Restraints definition
Hands are covered to prevent the client from removing the dressing
Mitt restraint
Safety measures/risk factors
Measure the temperature of bath water
Burns
Safety measures/risk factors
Keep the clients room free of clutter
Falls
Safety measures/risk factors
Open doors and windows if you notice gas odours
Suffocation
Safety measures/risk factors
Store cleaners, medicines, and hazardous substances in the original container
Poisoning
Causes
Client can harm themself or others because she cannot understand what is happening
Impaired awareness of surroundings
Causes
Client may take wrong medication or dosage or poison himself because they cannot read labels
Impaired vision
Causes
Has problems smelling smoke or gas, so is unaware of a fire
Altered sense of smell or touch
Causes
Cannot hear fire alarms or sirens, so they cannot move to safety
Impaired hearing
Causes
Has not learned the difference between safety and danger, so is unaware of hazardous situations
Developmental stage or age
Causes
May be aware of danger but is unable to move to safety
Paralysis
Where would you find information about a hazardous substance found in the workplace?
Material safety data sheet
What does WHMIS stand for
Workplace
Hazardous
Material
Information
System
What does “RACE” stand for
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
What does “PASS” stand for
Pull (the pin)
Aim (At the base of the fire)
Squeeze (the trigger)
Sweep (Spray side to side)
What are the 3 types of fire extinguishers
Class A - Ash
Class B - Burn or boil
Class C - Chemical
What material does the class A fire extinguisher help with
Paper, wood (Materiels that turn to ash)
What material does the class B fire extinguisher help with
Oil, grease (Materials that can burn or boil)
What material does the class C fire extinguisher help with
Chemicals, current (Materials that have electrical currents and can cause electrical fires
What are the 3 different types of restraints
Physical, environmental and chemical
what is the purpose of a call bell
to enable the client to call for assistance
restraints that are too big or loose can increase the risk for
strangulation
why are bed rails padded?
to prevent the person from getting caught between the rails and the mattress
