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1
Q

What makes up the majority of accidents that occur in facilities? [STAR]

A

falls

2
Q

What should you do if a resident begins to fall? [STAR]

A

use your body to slide them to the floor safely; don’t try to stop it or catch them (may cause injury to yourself)

3
Q

At what temperature can a liquid start to cause serious burns in 5 seconds or less?

A

140F

4
Q

Who is at the highest risk for burns?

A

elderly people and people who have a loss of sensation (such as from paralysis or DM)

5
Q

inhaling food, fluid, or foreign lateral into the lungs [STAR]

A

aspiration

6
Q

What information is found on the safety data sheet (SDS) for chemicals? [STAR]

A
  • chemical ingredients
  • dangers of the product
  • protective items to wear when using it
  • correct method of using and cleaning up a chemical
  • emergency response actions to be taken when a chemical is splashed, sprayed, or ingested by a person
  • safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for products
7
Q

How should a biohazard container be carried?

A

carry it by the bottom (not the top) and make sure the lid is closed

8
Q

refers to the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves

A

body mechanics

9
Q

When is the body in alignment?

A

when a vertical line drawn through the center of the body and center of gravity is straight

10
Q

Which is more stable: a wide base of support or a narrow base of support? [STAR]

A

wide base of support - stand with legs shoulder-width apart

11
Q

body point where the most weight is concentrated

A

center of gravity

12
Q

Which is more stable: a higher or lower center of gravity? [STAR]

A

lower center of gravity (bend knees when lifting an object rather than just bending over)

13
Q

How does a CNA’s center of gravity change when transferring a resident and what should you do to make it easier?

A

center of gravity will include the resident; when transferring, the resident needs to be as close to the CNA’s body as possible

14
Q

Generally, what is a safe working level for beds?

A

waist high

15
Q

any method, device, material, or equipment that restricts a person’s freedom of movement

A

physical restraint

16
Q

medications used to control a person’s mood or behavior

A

chemical restraint

17
Q

Something that promotes a resident’s independence, mobility, comfort, or safety

A

enabler

18
Q

What is an enabler considered if a person can’t remove it independently? Give an example.

A

a restraint; example is raised side rails

19
Q

What is entrapment?

A

when a resident becomes trapped in the side rail or between the side rail and the mattress, headboard, footboard, or bed frame

20
Q

When are facilities allowed to use restraints? What is needed to use them? [STAR]

A

only when they are medically necessary (can’t be used as discipline or for staff convenience); need a doctor’s order to use restraints

21
Q

How often should residents in physical restraints be checked on? How often should residents be released from physical restraints to be given care? What should you check for on residents in restraints? [STAR]

A
  • must be checked on every 15 minutes
  • must be released a minimum of every 2 hours
  • check for cyanosis (sign that restraints are too tight and cutting off circulation)
22
Q

Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard because it supports what?

A

combustion (burning of other things)

23
Q

the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s veins

A

Intravenous (IV) therapy

24
Q

administration of fluids into surrounding tissue due to IV catheter coming out of the vein

A

infiltration

25
Q

Sxs of infiltration

A

tissue swelling, cool/cold skin, red/warm skin, pain, tenderness, bleeding, and leaking of fluid from IV site

26
Q

What 3 elements must be present for fire to occur? [STAR]

A
  • heat: makes flame
  • fuel: object that burns
  • oxygen: gas that keeps fire burning
27
Q

How can e-cigarettes cause fires?

A

the battery can overcharge or overheat

28
Q

What is the acronym for what to do in case of a fire? What does it stand for? [STAR]

A

RACE

  • Rescue anyone in danger if you are not in danger
  • Activate alarm or call 911
  • Contain the fire by closing all doors and windows if possible
  • Extinguish fire or fire department will; evacuate if instructed to do so
29
Q

What is the acronym for how to use a fire extinguisher? What does it stand for? [STAR]

A

PASS

  • Pull the pin
  • Aim at the base of the fire
  • Squeeze the handle
  • Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
30
Q

atrophy vs contracture [STAR]

A
  • atrophy: weakening or wasting away of muscles

- contracture: permanent and painful shortening or muscle, tendon, or ligament that can restrict movement

31
Q

What should you make sure of beds and wheelchairs before moving residents? [STAR]

A

make sure the wheels are locked

32
Q

How should residents sit to prevent choking? [STAR]

A

sit upright at 90 degree angle (Fowler’s position)