GAtorCNA PROMOTION OF SAFETY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Falls
A fall is any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher to a lower
level
Falls are serious as
elderly peoples bones are not as strong
If you are with a resident who is about to fall
Do not break/stop their fall; be in a position where you can almost
catch them and lay them to the floor. Ease the fall. Trying to stop it
can cause sprained muscles or injuries on yourself.
How to prevent falls
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,Clear all walkways, wear non-skid shoes, keep items close to resident,
lock wheels on beds, chairs and desks, leave all furniture where you
found it, no loose clothing, clean spills, make sure there are handrails
for them if needed, if there is uneven flooring mark with a bright tape
to help residents, keep moving furniture with locks on (wheelchair,
bed, desk, chair), leave all furniture the way you found it when you
entered the room
Who is at greater risk for falls
Residents that take medication, have loss of vision, balance problems
Potential Hazards in the Healthcare Environment include
risk of illness, risk of exposure to allergies, physical injuries etc.
Illness
You may have to take care of people with spreadable illnesses.
Including blood borne pathogens, viruses, respiratory hazards,
anesthetic gases, and stress.
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, Injuries
Due to the nature of the job, you may be exposed to sharps (needles,
disposable razors), back injuries, violence
Exposure to Allergies
Allergies to latex, medicine, or foods. Be aware of what equipment is
made out of so that you can make appropriate choices.
Burns
Burns are tissue damage caused by heat, Could be a hot iron, curling
iron, stove, hot water, hot liquid, steam etc or a chemical burn
Scald
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
Falls
A fall is any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher to a lower
level
Falls are serious as
elderly peoples bones are not as strong
If you are with a resident who is about to fall
Do not break/stop their fall; be in a position where you can almost
catch them and lay them to the floor. Ease the fall. Trying to stop it
can cause sprained muscles or injuries on yourself.
How to prevent falls
Page | 1
,Clear all walkways, wear non-skid shoes, keep items close to resident,
lock wheels on beds, chairs and desks, leave all furniture where you
found it, no loose clothing, clean spills, make sure there are handrails
for them if needed, if there is uneven flooring mark with a bright tape
to help residents, keep moving furniture with locks on (wheelchair,
bed, desk, chair), leave all furniture the way you found it when you
entered the room
Who is at greater risk for falls
Residents that take medication, have loss of vision, balance problems
Potential Hazards in the Healthcare Environment include
risk of illness, risk of exposure to allergies, physical injuries etc.
Illness
You may have to take care of people with spreadable illnesses.
Including blood borne pathogens, viruses, respiratory hazards,
anesthetic gases, and stress.
Page | 2
, Injuries
Due to the nature of the job, you may be exposed to sharps (needles,
disposable razors), back injuries, violence
Exposure to Allergies
Allergies to latex, medicine, or foods. Be aware of what equipment is
made out of so that you can make appropriate choices.
Burns
Burns are tissue damage caused by heat, Could be a hot iron, curling
iron, stove, hot water, hot liquid, steam etc or a chemical burn
Scald
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