Chapter 7 Safety and Body Mechanics

Question 1

Disoriented or confused residents should not be identified before serving food since they don’t understand who they are. (T or F)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Burns can cause a rapid deterioration in a resident condition. (T or F)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In order to help prevent burns the water temperature should be 130 Degrees Fahrenheit when giving a bath. (T or F)

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Liquids can cause burns. (T or F)

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A resident who is confused may eat hair care products or Flowers. (T or F)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

To help prevent choking, residents should eat quickly. (T or F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Sitting up straight while eating helps prevent choking. (T or F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Large pieces of food are less likely to cause choking. (T or F)

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Protecting arms and legs while moving residents helps prevent injury. (T or F)

Answer 9

True

Question 10

If a nursing assistant needs help lifting a resident but nobody is around she should lift the resident anyway. (T or F)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

If no eye wash station is available after an eye splash, the NA should rinse his eyes immediately with water at a sink. (T or F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is found on a Safety Data Sheet?
A. Lot number, manufacture, Ingredients, safe storage and handling
B. Manufacturer, lot number, formula, how to dispose.
C. Safe storage and price of the product, pictograms, location.
D. Ingredients, emergency response, safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical

Answer 12

D, Ingredients, emergency response, safe handling, storage and disposal of the chemical

Question 13

What must a NA know about SDS?
A.How to read it and manufacturer
B.Location and how to read the label
C.Location and instructions
D.How to use it and method of cleaning it

Answer 13

B.Location and how to read the label

Question 14

NAs should always wear _____ before touching a sharp container?
A.Nothing
B.Gloves
C.Goggles
D.Gown

Answer 14

B.Gloves

Question 15

It is important for a nursing assistant to keep her hands ____ off the opening of a biohazard container when dropping an object into it.
A. In
B. 1 feet away
C. 5 feet away
D. Clear

Answer 15

D. Clear

Question 16

The sharp container should be replaced when they are _____ full (or what facility policy states).
A.Bursting
B. 1/2
C. Full
D. 3/4

Answer 16

D. 3/4

Question 17

Biohazard containers or bags are used to dispose of items contaminated with infectious waste except for anything.
A.Sanitized
B. Sharp
C. Solid
D. Wet

Answer 17

A.Sanitized

Question 18

When carrying a sharp container, the NA should carry it by the?
A.Bottom
B.Top and sides
C.Top
D.Both sides

Answer 18

A.Bottom

Question 19

When moving an object which of the following is the best place for the nursing assistant to stand?
A. To the right of the object
B. About 36 inches in front of the object
Correct!
C.Close to the object
D. A couple of feet behind the object

Answer 19

C.Close to the object

Question 20

When may restraints be used?
A.With a doctor’s order
B. For staff convenience
C.To discipline residents
D. Whenever staff wants to use them

Answer 20

A.With a doctor’s order

Question 21

The doctor may add ——– into the care plan as a restraint alternative.
A. Exercise
B. Work
C. More food
D. Medication

Answer 21

A. Exercise

Question 22

Confused residents should be allowed to ______ in the designated safe areas?
A. Sleep
B. Wander
C. Run
D. Use the urinal

Answer 22

B. Wander

Question 23

The medical term for skin that is blue tinge, purple, or grey is?
A.Pale
B.Cyanotic
C.Scald
D.Discolored

Answer 23

B.Cyanotic

Question 24

The minimum number of minutes at which a resident in physical restraint must be checked?
A.15 minutes
B.2 minutes
C.15 seconds
D.2 hours

Answer 24

A.15 minutes

Question 25

At a minimum the number of hours at which any type of restraint must be released? A. 6 B.4 C. 2 D.15

Answer 25

C.2

Question 26

Fire hazards that should be removed from the resident's room include electric razors and hair dryers. (T or F)

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Combustion means that something is full or ready to burst. (T or F)

Answer 27

false

Question 28

Vaseline can be used to soften the skin for a resident who has irritation from the nasal cannula. (T or F)

Answer 28

False

Question 29

The nursing assistant should not disconnect the IV line from the ___ or turn off the ___. A. Alarm, IV pole B. Pump, Alarm C. IV pole, Pump D. Wall cord, IV pole

Answer 29

B.Pump, Alarm

Question 30

If the needle or ___ has fallen out or moved out of the vein the nursing assistant should report to the nurse. A.IV pump B.Catheter C.IV pole D.IV tubing

Answer 30

B.Catheter

Question 31

An _____ is the administration of fluids into the surrounding tissue. A. Infiltration B.Blood draw C.Inyecction D. Vaccine

Answer 31

A. Infiltration

Question 32

PASS is an acronym used to explain how to operate a fire extinguisher. What do the letters stand for? A. Push the handle, aim at the base of the fire, spread the water switch back and forth at the base B.Pull the pin aim at the base of fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth at the base C.Push the handle, aim at the base of the fire, spread the water, switch back and forth at the base D.Pull the pin access the lock, squeeze the handle, spray from top of the fire down

Answer 32

B.Pull the pin aim at the base of fire, squeeze the handle, sweep back and forth at the base

Question 33

If clothing catches fire, it is best for the person to. A.Find a buddy to exit the area together B.Jump up and down to find the flames C.Start running D.Is stay still and drop to the ground

Answer 33

D.Is stay still and drop to the ground