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An important way that nursing assistants (NAs) can help prevent falls is to respond to call lights promptly.
An important way that nursing assistants (NAs) can help prevent falls is to respond to call lights promptly.
True (A)
Wearing long clothes and going without shoes are helpful in preventing falls.
Wearing long clothes and going without shoes are helpful in preventing falls.
False (B)
A NA must identify each resident before providing care or serving food.
A NA must identify each resident before providing care or serving food.
True (A)
Disoriented or confused residents should not be identified before serving food since they do not understand who they are.
Disoriented or confused residents should not be identified before serving food since they do not understand who they are.
Burns can cause a rapid deterioration in a resident's condition.
Burns can cause a rapid deterioration in a resident's condition.
In order to help prevent burns, the water temperature should be 130 degrees Fahrenheit when giving a bath.
In order to help prevent burns, the water temperature should be 130 degrees Fahrenheit when giving a bath.
Liquids can cause burns.
Liquids can cause burns.
A disoriented resident may eat their care products or flowers.
A disoriented resident may eat their care products or flowers.
To aid in choking prevention, residents should eat quickly.
To aid in choking prevention, residents should eat quickly.
Sitting up straight while eating helps prevent choking.
Sitting up straight while eating helps prevent choking.
Large pieces of food are less likely to cause choking.
Large pieces of food are less likely to cause choking.
Protecting arms and legs while moving residents helps prevent injury.
Protecting arms and legs while moving residents helps prevent injury.
If an NA needs help lifting a resident but nobody is around, she should lift the resident anyway.
If an NA needs help lifting a resident but nobody is around, she should lift the resident anyway.
If no eye wash station is available after an eye splash, the NA should rinse his eye immediately with water at a sink.
If no eye wash station is available after an eye splash, the NA should rinse his eye immediately with water at a sink.
List five examples of information that is found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
List five examples of information that is found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What are two things that a NA must know about the SDS?
What are two things that a NA must know about the SDS?
The NA should always wear _______ before touching a sharps container.
The NA should always wear _______ before touching a sharps container.
It is important for an NA to keep their hands _____ of the opening of a biohazard container when dropping an object into it.
It is important for an NA to keep their hands _____ of the opening of a biohazard container when dropping an object into it.
When carrying a sharps container, the NA should carry it by the _________ of the container.
When carrying a sharps container, the NA should carry it by the _________ of the container.
Sharps containers should be replaced when they are _______ full or following facility policy.
Sharps containers should be replaced when they are _______ full or following facility policy.
Biohazard containers or bags are used to dispose of anything contaminated with infectious waste except for anything ____________.
Biohazard containers or bags are used to dispose of anything contaminated with infectious waste except for anything ____________.
Foundation that supports an object.
Foundation that supports an object.
The point in the body where the most weight is concentrated.
The point in the body where the most weight is concentrated.
When the two sides of the body are mirror images of each other.
When the two sides of the body are mirror images of each other.
The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.
The way the parts of the body work together when a person moves.
Common risks that NA face when working in healthcare facilities.
Common risks that NA face when working in healthcare facilities.
When moving an object, which of the following is the best place for the NA to stand?
When moving an object, which of the following is the best place for the NA to stand?
When lifting an object, how should the NA's knees be positioned?
When lifting an object, how should the NA's knees be positioned?
Objects should be _________ rather than lifted.
Objects should be _________ rather than lifted.
What is one reason why the use of restraints in healthcare facilities has been restricted?
What is one reason why the use of restraints in healthcare facilities has been restricted?
When may restraints be used?
When may restraints be used?
Which of the following is a potential effect of restraint use?
Which of the following is a potential effect of restraint use?
___________ care means that restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
___________ care means that restraints are not kept or used for any reason.
Creative ideas that help avoid the use of restraints are called _____________ _________.
Creative ideas that help avoid the use of restraints are called _____________ _________.
The NA should answer _______ _____ immediately.
The NA should answer _______ _____ immediately.
The doctor may add more _________ into the care plan.
The doctor may add more _________ into the care plan.
Confused residents should be allowed to ___________ in designated safe areas.
Confused residents should be allowed to ___________ in designated safe areas.
Visits and _______ interaction should be increased.
Visits and _______ interaction should be increased.
The number of familiar __________________ should be increased.
The number of familiar __________________ should be increased.
The _______ level should be decreased.
The _______ level should be decreased.
Listening to ____________ may calm residents.
Listening to ____________ may calm residents.
The medical term for skin that is blue-tinged, gray, or pale.
The medical term for skin that is blue-tinged, gray, or pale.
Something that restraints cannot be used for.
Something that restraints cannot be used for.
The minimum number of minutes at which a resident in a physical restraint must be checked.
The minimum number of minutes at which a resident in a physical restraint must be checked.
At a minimum, the number of hours at which restraints must be released.
At a minimum, the number of hours at which restraints must be released.
Device that must be placed within a resident's reach when the resident is restrained.
Device that must be placed within a resident's reach when the resident is restrained.
A NA should adjust a resident's oxygen levels if the resident is having trouble breathing.
A NA should adjust a resident's oxygen levels if the resident is having trouble breathing.
Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard.
Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard.
Smoking should not be allowed anywhere around oxygen equipment.
Smoking should not be allowed anywhere around oxygen equipment.
Fire hazards that should be removed from residents' rooms include electric razors and hair dryers.
Fire hazards that should be removed from residents' rooms include electric razors and hair dryers.
Combustion means that something is full and ready to burst.
Combustion means that something is full and ready to burst.
The use of lighters is allowed around oxygen.
The use of lighters is allowed around oxygen.
Alcohol and nail polish remover are considered flammable liquids.
Alcohol and nail polish remover are considered flammable liquids.
Oxygen tubing should remain lying flat underneath the resident at all times.
Oxygen tubing should remain lying flat underneath the resident at all times.
A resident with an IV is receiving ________, nutrition, or ______ through a vein.
A resident with an IV is receiving ________, nutrition, or ______ through a vein.
A NA should always wear __________ if she has to touch the IV areas.
A NA should always wear __________ if she has to touch the IV areas.
The arm that has an IV line should not be used to measure _____________.
The arm that has an IV line should not be used to measure _____________.
The IV tubing should not be _________.
The IV tubing should not be _________.
The NA should not disconnect the IV line from the _________ or turn off the _________.
The NA should not disconnect the IV line from the _________ or turn off the _________.
If the needle or __________ has fallen out or moves out of the vein, the NA should report to the nurse.
If the needle or __________ has fallen out or moves out of the vein, the NA should report to the nurse.
An _____________ is the administration of fluid into surrounding tissue.
An _____________ is the administration of fluid into surrounding tissue.
The NA should report to the nurse if the resident complains of __________ or has difficulty _________.
The NA should report to the nurse if the resident complains of __________ or has difficulty _________.
What are the three things needed for a fire to occur?
What are the three things needed for a fire to occur?
PASS is an acronym used to explain how to operate a fire extinguisher. The letters stand for:
PASS is an acronym used to explain how to operate a fire extinguisher. The letters stand for:
If nothing catches fire, it is best for the person to:
If nothing catches fire, it is best for the person to:
Living or working in a facility means a person is safe from all crime.
Living or working in a facility means a person is safe from all crime.
Very few people go in and out of a facility during the day.
Very few people go in and out of a facility during the day.
It is best for a NA to watch for suspicious behavior and report it immediately.
It is best for a NA to watch for suspicious behavior and report it immediately.
It is a smart idea for a NA to take valuables to work so that he can keep an eye on them.
It is a smart idea for a NA to take valuables to work so that he can keep an eye on them.
A NA should not leave a resident alone with a visitor or staff member who makes her uneasy.
A NA should not leave a resident alone with a visitor or staff member who makes her uneasy.
To promote safety, an NA should share her personal information with anyone who asks.
To promote safety, an NA should share her personal information with anyone who asks.
Study Notes
Safety and Fall Prevention
- Prompt response to call lights is crucial for preventing falls.
- Long clothing and not wearing shoes increase the risk of falls.
- Identifying residents before care or serving food is a key responsibility.
- Confused residents must still be identified prior to serving food.
- Burns can rapidly worsen a resident's health condition.
- Water temperature for baths should be lower than 130°F to prevent burns.
- Hot liquids can inflict burns, necessitating caution.
Choking Hazards
- Disoriented residents may ingest non-food items.
- Residents should eat slowly to prevent choking.
- Maintaining an upright posture while eating helps reduce choking risks.
- Large food pieces significantly increase the likelihood of choking.
Safety Procedures
- Protecting arms and legs while moving residents prevents injuries.
- Nursing assistants should always seek help when lifting heavy residents.
- Rinse eyes with water immediately at a sink if an eye splash occurs in absence of an eye wash station.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- SDS provides information on chemical components, hazards, protective gear, usage, and disposal methods.
- Nursing assistants must know the location of SDS and be able to interpret them.
Handling Biohazardous Materials
- Gloves must be worn when handling sharps containers.
- Hands should remain clear of the opening of biohazard containers during disposal.
- Sharps containers are to be carried by the bottom and replaced when three-quarters full.
Injury Prevention and Body Mechanics
- Base of support refers to the foundation that supports an object.
- Center of gravity is the point where the body's weight is concentrated.
- Proper body alignment means the two sides of the body mirror each other during movement.
- Correct body mechanics are essential for safe movement and preventing injuries.
Restraints Management
- Restraint use in healthcare is restricted due to previous overuse.
- Restraints may only be used with a doctor's order.
- Potential effects of restraints include pressure ulcers.
- Restraint-free care promotes better outcomes for residents.
- Alternatives to restraints are creative strategies aimed at ensuring resident safety without physical barriers.
Fire Safety
- Oxygen is a fire hazard; smoking near oxygen equipment is strictly prohibited.
- Flammable liquids like alcohol and nail polish remover must be managed appropriately.
- The PASS mnemonic guides the operation of fire extinguishers.
- Three essential elements for fire to occur are heat, fuel, and oxygen.
Resident Interaction
- NAs must monitor unfamiliar individuals entering and exiting the facility.
- Increased family visits and social interactions enhance resident wellbeing.
- High noise levels should be minimized to create a calm environment.
Infection Control and IV Management
- Always wear gloves when in contact with IV areas.
- The arm with an IV should not be used to take blood pressure measurements.
- IV lines must not be kinked to ensure proper fluid delivery.
- Report any complications involving IVs, including infiltration and pain experienced by the resident.
Security and Personal Safety
- Residents and staff are not immune to crime; vigilance is necessary.
- Be alert to suspicious behavior and report it.
- Personal valuables should not be brought to work for safety reasons.
- NAs should be cautious about residents interacting with unfamiliar visitors or staff members.
Choking and Nutrition
- Monitor residents for choking hazards and supervise mealtimes.
- Familiar family members should visit regularly, enhancing reassurance for residents.
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This quiz covers essential safety protocols for preventing falls and choking hazards in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about the importance of proper assistance techniques, identifying residents, and managing risks associated with burns and choking. Understanding these safety procedures is vital for ensuring the well-being of residents.
