CHPT. 13 Questions Flashcards

1
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safety measures are meant to prevent accidents and injuries while

A

protecting rights

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2
Q

which is safe

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oriented to person, time, and place

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3
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a person in a coma

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is unaware of surroundings

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4
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a person with dementia

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has problems with thinking and reasoning

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5
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A person with quadriplegia is paralyzed

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from the neck down

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6
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to identify a person, you

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compare information on the ID bracelet against your assignment sheet

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7
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to prevent burns

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check water temp. before the person enters the shower

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8
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which prevents poisoning

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keeping harmful products in their original containers

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9
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which signals a poison

A

the Mr.Yuk sticker

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10
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who is most at risk for lead poisoning?

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a toddler who lives in a house built in 1970

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11
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A home has lead-based plumbing. You should

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let cold water run for 1 to 2 minutes before using it for cooking

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12
Q

which can cause suffocation

A

using restraints

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13
Q

the most common cause of choking is

A

meat

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14
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if severe airway obstruction occurs, the person usually

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clutches at the throat

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15
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these statements are about FBAO. which is true

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Injuries can occur from abdominal or chest thrusts

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16
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before using a new resident’s electric shaver

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the maintenance staf must check the device

17
Q

you are using electrical equipment. Which measure is unsafe

A

pulling on the cord to remove a plug from an outlet

18
Q

which is unsafe

A

A person’s weight exceeds a wheelchair’s weight capacity

19
Q

you spilled a hazardous chemical. you should

A

wipe up the spill with paper towels

20
Q

the fire alarm sounds. Which action is correct

A

move residents to a safe place

21
Q

your clothing is on fire. What should you do first

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drop to the drop to the floor and roll to smother the flames

22
Q

you work in a nursing center. in a severe weather alert, you should

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follow the center’s emergency preparedness plan

23
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a person is agitated and aggressive. Which is unsafe

A

using touch to show you care

24
Q

risk managers

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look for patterns or trends in accidents and errors

25
you see a color-coded wristband. You should
check you assignment sheet and the person's care plan
26
you work the night shift which is safe
checking under the car and in your back seat
27
A resident brought a computer from home. to prevent property loss
label the item with the person's name
28
you gave a person the wrong treatment. Which is true
you must complete an incident report