CHPT. 13 Questions

Question 1

safety measures are meant to prevent accidents and injuries while

Answer 1

protecting rights

Question 2

which is safe

Answer 2

oriented to person, time, and place

Question 3

a person in a coma

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is unaware of surroundings

Question 4

a person with dementia

Answer 4

has problems with thinking and reasoning

Question 5

A person with quadriplegia is paralyzed

Answer 5

from the neck down

Question 6

to identify a person, you

Answer 6

compare information on the ID bracelet against your assignment sheet

Question 7

to prevent burns

Answer 7

check water temp. before the person enters the shower

Question 8

which prevents poisoning

Answer 8

keeping harmful products in their original containers

Question 9

which signals a poison

Answer 9

the Mr.Yuk sticker

Question 10

who is most at risk for lead poisoning?

Answer 10

a toddler who lives in a house built in 1970

Question 11

A home has lead-based plumbing. You should

Answer 11

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

Question 12

which can cause suffocation

Answer 12

using restraints

Question 13

the most common cause of choking is

Answer 13

meat

Question 14

if severe airway obstruction occurs, the person usually

Answer 14

clutches at the throat

Question 15

these statements are about FBAO. which is true

Answer 15

Injuries can occur from abdominal or chest thrusts

Question 16

before using a new resident’s electric shaver

Answer 16

the maintenance staf must check the device

Question 17

you are using electrical equipment. Which measure is unsafe

Answer 17

pulling on the cord to remove a plug from an outlet

Question 18

which is unsafe

Answer 18

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

Question 19

you spilled a hazardous chemical. you should

Answer 19

wipe up the spill with paper towels

Question 20

the fire alarm sounds. Which action is correct

Answer 20

move residents to a safe place

Question 21

your clothing is on fire. What should you do first

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

follow the center’s emergency preparedness plan

Question 23

a person is agitated and aggressive. Which is unsafe

Answer 23

using touch to show you care

Question 24

risk managers

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look for patterns or trends in accidents and errors

Question 25

you see a color-coded wristband. You should

Answer 25

check you assignment sheet and the person’s care plan

Question 26

you work the night shift which is safe

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checking under the car and in your back seat

Question 27

A resident brought a computer from home. to prevent property loss

Answer 27

label the item with the person’s name

Question 28

you gave a person the wrong treatment. Which is true

Answer 28

you must complete an incident report