Safety and Body Mechanics Chapter 6 Study Guide Rated A

Safety and Body Mechanics (Chapter 6) Study Guide Rated A+ Keep all walking areas free of _________, trash, throw rugs, and cords Leave _________ in the same place as you found it. Answer ______ right away. Return beds to their _____________ position after giving care Keep frequently-used personal items________ to resident Lock wheels before helping resident into or out of _______ Make sure residents' _________ are tied and that they are wearing non-skid shoes. Immediately clean up ____ on the floor Offer help with _____ regularly and responds to request for help immediately Lock ____ wheels before helping a resident into and out of bed or when giving care. Those at greatest risk for burns are (A) Middle-ages adults who are not active (B) Young adults (C) Older adults and those with loss of sensation (D) Teenagers Scalds are burns caused by (A) Hot liquids (B) Lye (C) Hot irons (D) Heating devices How long does it take for a serious burn to occur with liquid at temperature of 140 degrees F? (A) 5 seconds or less (B) 10 seconds or less (C) 30 seconds or less (D) 60 seconds or less How should the NA check the temperature of hot water (A) Put her hand in the water (B) Estimate the temperature based on how long it has been heating (C) Use a water thermometer (D) Use a stethoscope What should a NA do if an appliance has frayed cord or looks unsafe? (A) The NA should report it immediately and stop using it (B) The NA should repot it immediately but continue to use it until it is replaced (C) The NA should try to repair it himself (D) The NA should continue to use it; it has probably already been reported When serving hot liquids to residents, the NA should do what? (A) Pour hot drinks as close as possible to residents (B) Pour hot drinks away from resident (C) Keep hot liquids close to the edges of tables (D) Ask the resident to stand up before serving the hot drink What happens if a NA doesn't identify a resident before mealtimes or care? How should a NA identify a resident before playing a meal tray? (T/F) Chocking can occur while swallowing medication (T/F) People who are weak, ill, or unconscious may choke on their own saliva (T/F) To avoid choking, residents should eat in a reclined position (T/F) Liquids thickened to the consistency of honey are easier to swallow List five things in a facility that can cause poisoning (T/F) Cuts most often occur in a person's bedroom (T/F) Scissors should be put away immediately after use (T/F) The correct way to move a wheelchair is for a nursing assistant to push it forward (T/F) Residents in wheelchairs should be facing the back of the elevator when riding in elevators (T/F) Oxygen is prescribed by a doctor (T/F) Nursing assistants are usually responsible for adjusting oxygen settings for residents (T/F) Oxygen supports combustion; this means it makes other things burn