(2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
Which actions will help to prevent resident falls? -(correct answer)Eliminate clutter in the resident's
room.
The purpose of ergonomics is: -(correct answer)To prevent injuries in the work place.
What is the FIRST step you take to prevent being injured when caring for a resident? -(correct
answer)Determine the resident's capabilities.
Standard precautions are used to prevent transmission of: -(correct answer)Bloodborne pathogens
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) list a substance's chemical contents, fire and health hazard and: -
(correct answer)Precautions, clean-up procedures, and disposal requirements.
If a resident is hemorrhaging from a leg wound, what should you do to control bleeding? -(correct
answer)Put firm, steady pressure on the wound with your gloved hand.
The Heimlich maneuver is used with a resident who is: -(correct answer)Choking
One of the residents has burned his hand on a hot light bulb, you should: -(correct answer)Run cool
water over the burn.
If an evacuation is ordered due to a fire, residents should be evacuated in this order: -(correct
answer)Those nearest the fire first.
In addition to chest pain, some other signs and symptoms of a heart attack include: -(correct
answer)Shortness of breath and cold, clammy skin.