PSW Ch. 20

Question 1

True/False
All fire extinguishers are effective for any fire

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True/False
When using restraints the most restrictive device is used

Answer 2

False

Question 2

True/False
Sheets, towels, or other items can be used to position and stabilize a client on the toilet

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A chemical restraint is __________ used to control behaviour or movement

Answer 3

A chemical restraint is “medication” used to control behaviour or movement

Question 4

When a client is restrained, the support worker must check on the client at least every ______

Answer 4

15 minutes

Question 5

True/False
Restraints cannot be used without prior informed consent

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Restraints definition
A drug is given that is not required to treat the clients medical symptoms

Answer 6

Chemical restraint

Question 7

Restraints definition
An attached tray keeps the client from getting up

Answer 7

Geriatric chair

Question 8

Restraints definition
Hands are covered to prevent the client from removing the dressing

Answer 8

Mitt restraint

Question 9

Safety measures/risk factors
Measure the temperature of bath water

Answer 9

Burns

Question 10

Safety measures/risk factors
Keep the clients room free of clutter

Answer 10

Falls

Question 11

Safety measures/risk factors
Open doors and windows if you notice gas odours

Answer 11

Suffocation

Question 12

Safety measures/risk factors
Store cleaners, medicines, and hazardous substances in the original container

Answer 12

Poisoning

Question 13

Causes
Client can harm themself or others because she cannot understand what is happening

Answer 13

Impaired awareness of surroundings

Question 14

Causes
Client may take wrong medication or dosage or poison himself because they cannot read labels

Answer 14

Impaired vision

Question 15

Causes
Has problems smelling smoke or gas, so is unaware of a fire

Answer 15

Altered sense of smell or touch

Question 16

Causes
Cannot hear fire alarms or sirens, so they cannot move to safety

Answer 16

Impaired hearing

Question 17

Causes
Has not learned the difference between safety and danger, so is unaware of hazardous situations

Answer 17

Developmental stage or age

Question 18

Causes
May be aware of danger but is unable to move to safety

Answer 18

Paralysis

Question 19

Where would you find information about a hazardous substance found in the workplace?

Answer 19

Material safety data sheet

Question 20

What does WHMIS stand for

Answer 20

Workplace
Hazardous
Material
Information
System

Question 21

What does “RACE” stand for

Answer 21

Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish

Question 22

What does “PASS” stand for

Answer 22

Pull (the pin)
Aim (At the base of the fire)
Squeeze (the trigger)
Sweep (Spray side to side)

Question 23

What are the 3 types of fire extinguishers

Answer 23

Class A - Ash
Class B - Burn or boil
Class C - Chemical

Question 24

What material does the class A fire extinguisher help with

Answer 24

Paper, wood (Materiels that turn to ash)

Question 25

What material does the class B fire extinguisher help with

Answer 25

Oil, grease (Materials that can burn or boil)

Question 26

What material does the class C fire extinguisher help with

Answer 26

Chemicals, current (Materials that have electrical currents and can cause electrical fires

Question 27

What are the 3 different types of restraints

Answer 27

Physical, environmental and chemical

Question 28

what is the purpose of a call bell

Answer 28

to enable the client to call for assistance

Question 29

restraints that are too big or loose can increase the risk for

Answer 29

strangulation

Question 30

why are bed rails padded?

Answer 30

to prevent the person from getting caught between the rails and the mattress