Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 11
Safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Safety is a __________________ need. | Basic |
| Residents are at a great risk for __________________ and falls. | Accidents |
| The health team must provide for _______________. | Safety |
| The goal of the health team is to reduce the person's risk of accidents and injuries without limiting mobility and _________________. | Independence |
| Measures to protect residents must not interfere with their _________________. | Rights |
| In a ______________ setting, a person has little risk of illness or injury. | Safe |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. Changes from ________________ increase the risk for falls and other injuries. | Aging |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. People with a reduced awareness of their __________________ are unable to protect themselves from injury. | Surroundings |
| What is the state of being unaware of one's surrounding and being unable to react or respond? | Coma |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. Person with poor _____________ have problems seeing things like furniture or labels on containers or medications. | Vision |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. Person's with _________________ loss have problem receiving messages, explanations and instructions. | Hearing |
| What is the loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain? | Dementia |
| Memory and the ability to think and _______________ are affected by dementia. | Reason |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. If a person has impaired _____________ and touch they may not detect smoke or gas odors and are also at risk for burns. | Smell |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. If a person has impaired ______________ they may know there is danger but be unable to move to a safe area. | Mobility |
| What is the loss of muscle function, loss of sensation or loss of both muscle function and sensation? | Paralysis |
| What is paralysis in the legs and lower trunk? | Paraplegia |
| What is paralysis in the arms, legs, and trunk? | Quadriplegia |
| What is another word for quadriplegia? | Tetraplegia |
| What is paralysis on one side of the body? | Hemiplegia |
| Some people can't protect themselves and have accident risk factors. Sometimes ____________________ can cause a loss of balance, drowsiness and lack of coordination. | Medication |
| An identification ________________ contains the person's name, room and bed number, birth date, age and doctor's name. | Bracelet |
| To identify the person you need to compare the information on the _______________ sheet with that on the ID bracelet | Assignment |
| To identify the person you need to use at least _____________ identifiers. | Two |
| An identifier cannot be the persons _____________ or bed number. | Room |
| Some centers require the person to state their name and __________ __________ as an identifier. | Birth date |
| To identify the person you need to call the person by __________ when checking the ID bracelet. | Name |
| Just calling the person by name is not enough to identify them because _________________ persons may answer to any name. | Confused |
| What is the leading cause of death among children and older persons? | Burns |
| To prevent burns you should assist with _____________ and drinking as needed. | Eating |
| To prevent burns you should use caution when carrying ________ foods and fluid around older persons. | Hot |
| To prevent burns you should turn _______ cold water first then the hot water. | On |
| To prevent burns you should turn ___________ the hot water first and then the cold water. | Off |
| To prevent burns you should measure bath or shower _____________ temperature. | Water |
| To prevent burns you should move your hand back and forth in the bath water to prevent __________ _____________. | Hot spots |
| To prevent burns you should not allow the use of space ______________. | Heaters |
| To prevent burns you should not allow the person to ____________ with a heating pad. | Sleep |
| To prevent burns you should not let the person use an electric _______________. | Blanket |
| To prevent burns you should be sure residents _____________ only in designated areas. | Smoke |
| To prevent burns you should not leave smoking material at the _______________. | Bedside |
| To prevent burns you should not allow smoking when _______________ is in use. | Oxygen |
| In older persons ______________ may occur from carelessness, confusion, or poor vision when reading labels. | Poisoning |
| What is it called when breathing stops from lack of oxygen? | Suffocation |
| What occurs when a person is suffocating and breathing is not restored? | Death |
| Carbon ________________ is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas produced by burning fuel. | Monoxide |
| Headache, ________________ and dizziness are common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. | Nausea |
| Another name for foreign-body airway obstruction is ________________. | Choking |
| When the body does not get enough oxygen it can lead to ________________ arrest. | Cardiac |
| What is it called when the heart stops suddenly and without warning? | Cardiac arrest |
| A large, poorly chewed piece of meat is the most common cause of _______________. | Choking |
| Other causes of choking include _______________ that fit poorly, dysphagia and chronic illness. | Dentures |
| With __________ airway obstruction, some air moves in and out of the lungs. | Mild |
| Forceful ______________ can usually remove a mild airway obstruction. | Coughing |
| A person with a _____________ airway obstruction may not be able to breathe, speak or cough. | Severe |
| The universal sign of choking involves clutching at the _______________. | Throat |
| Abdominal ______________ are used to relieve severe airway obstruction. | Thrusts |
| Abdominal thrusts are not used for very obese person or _________________ women. | Pregnant |
| Equipment is considered unsafe if broken, not used _______________ or not working properly. | Correctly |
| Cords that are _____________ and over-loaded electrical outlets can cause fires, burns and electrical shocks. | Frayed |
| What is it called when electrical current passes through the body? | Electrical Shock |
| Electrical shock can affect the ____________ and cause death. | Heart |
| You should use ____________- pronged plugs on all electrical items because two prongs carry electrical current. | Three |
| What carries leaking electricity to the earth and away from the electrical item? | Ground |
| Who do you give damaged electrical items to? | Nurse |
| You may be asked to tag broken electrical items and send them for ______________. | Repair |
| What is any chemical in the workplace that can cause harm? | Hazardous substance |
| Medications used in ____________ therapy are considered hazardous substances. | Cancer |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include following the __________________ instructions and reading all caution and warning labels. | Manufacturer |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include not using items that you have not been ________________ to use. | Trained |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include using an item only for its intended __________________. | Purpose |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include using _______________ cords for only one device. | Extension |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include not covering _______________ cords with rugs, carpets, linens or other materials. | Power |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include keeping electrical items away from _______________. | Water |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include wiping up ________________ right away. | Spills |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include not touching or using electrical equipment if you are ____________. | Wet |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include holding on to the _____________ when unplugging an item. | Plug |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include not giving showers or tub baths during a ____________ storm because lightning can travel through the pipes. | Thunder |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include not using _________________ to put out an electrical fire. | Water |
| Safety measure to prevent equipment accidents include keeping electrical cords away from heating ________________ and other heat sources. | Vents |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include making sure that you can lock and unlock the _____________. | Wheels |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include making sure the persons feet are on the __________________ before moving the wheelchair. | Footplates |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include pushing the chair _____________ when transporting the person. | Forward |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include never pulling a chair _______________. | Backwards |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include ________________ both wheels before you transfer a person. | Locking |
| Guidelines for wheelchair safety include following the ____________ ______________ for keeping the wheels locked when not moving the wheelchair. | Care plan |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include using _______________ people to transfer a person to or from the stretcher. | Three |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include _______________ the stretcher wheels before the transfer. | Locking |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include fastening the safety straps ________________ the person is properly positioned on the stretcher. | After |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include _______________ the side rails and keeping them that way during the transport. | Raising |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include moving the stretcher _____________ first. | Feet |
| Guidelines for stretcher safety include not leaving the person _______________. | Alone |
| If a hazardous substance warning label is removed or ______________ you cannot use the substance. | Damaged |
| What should you check before using a hazardous substance, cleaning up a spill or disposing of the substance? | SDS |
| Do not leave a leak or spill ____________________. | Unattended |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include NO __________________ signs being placed on the door and near the bed. | SMOKING |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include reminding residents and visitors not to ____________ in the room. | Smoke |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include ________________ smoking materials from the room. | Removing |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include turning off electrical items __________ unplugging them. | Before |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include removing wool blankets and other items that cause _____________ electricity from the room. | Static |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include having the person wear ____________ pajamas. | Cotton |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include not allowing the use of ______________ or other open flames. | Candles |
| Safety measure needed when oxygen is in use or where it is stored include removing materials that _______________ easily such as oil, grease and nail polish remover. | Ignite |
| Fire prevention measures involve making sure all ashes, cigars, cigarettes and other smoking materials are _________ before emptying ashtrays. | Out |
| Fire prevention measures involve emptying ashtrays into a metal container partially filled with ____________ or water. | Sand |
| Fire prevention measures involve _______________ the person while smoking. | Supervising |
| Fire prevention measures involve not leaving cooking ______________ on stoves, ovens or the microwave. | Unattended |
| What does the letter "R" stand for in the word RACE? | Rescue |
| What does the letter "A" stand for in the word RACE? | Alarm |
| What does the letter "C" stand for in the word RACE? | Confine |
| What does the letter "E" stand for in the word RACE? | Extinguish |
| What is the word to remember to know the steps to follow when there is a fire? | RACE |
| When there is a fire you should _______________ persons in immediate danger and move them to a safe area. | Rescue |
| When there is a fire you should sound the nearest fire _____________. | Alarm |
| When there is a fire you should close doors and windows to _______________ the fire. | Confine |
| When there is a fire you should use a fire ________________ on a small fire that has not spread to a larger area. | Extinguisher |
| When there is a fire you should not use an ___________________ to exit the building. | Elevator |
| When there is a fire you should ________________ doors before opening them and not open them if they are hot. | Touch |
| When there is a smoke present in a fire you should cover your nose and mouth with a _________ cloth. | Damp |
| If your clothing is on fire you should drop to the ground, cover your face and _____________ to smother the flames. | Roll |
| What word should you remember when using a fire extinguisher? | PASS |
| The "P" in PASS stands for ______________ the safety pin. | Pull |
| The "A" in PASS stands for ________________ low, at the base of the fire. | Aim |
| The first "S" in PASS stands for __________________ the lever. | Squeeze |
| The second "S" in PASS stands for _________________ back and forth (side to side) | Sweep |
| What is a sudden catastrophic event called? | Disaster |
| What type of disaster includes tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and some fires. | Natural |
| What type of disaster includes auto, bus, train and airplane accidents? | Human-made |
| Violent acts (including assault and threats of assault) directed toward a person at work is _________________ violence. | Workplace |
| Where in the center does workplace violence occur? | Anywhere |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to report strange or suspicious ______________ right away. | Persons |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to stand ___________ from an angry or aggressive person. | Away |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to stand _____________ to the door so you don't become trapped in the room. | Close |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to talk to the person in a _____________ manner. | Calm |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to be sure not to _______________ the person. | Touch |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to be sure not to wear jewelry and _____________ that can be used as weapons. | Scarves |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to wear long _____________ up and off the collar so it cannot be pulled. | Hair |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to make sure your _________________ is not too tight because it makes it harder to run. | Uniform |
| To prevent workplace violence you need to make sure your uniform is not too _____________ so the attacker cannot grab it. | Loose |
| The identification and control of risks and safety hazards affecting the center is called risk _____________________. | Management |
| Personal safety practices when using a parking garage involve parking on the lower level near the entrance and exit so you are close to the _____________________. | Attendant |
| Personal safety practices when walking include not wearing ______________ when walking because they keep you from hearing things around you. | Headphones |
| Personal safety practices when walking include walking in ____________ and well-lit areas. | Busy |
| Personal safety practices when walking include not allowing the use of cell phones to ________________ you from your surroundings. | Distract |
| Personal safety practices when using public transportation include waiting by the ______________ booth. | Ticket |
| Personal safety practices when using public transportation include sitting near the _________________. | Driver |
| Personal safety practices if you are threatened or attacked include yelling "________________" instead of help because it will draw more attention. | Fire |
| Personal safety practices if you are threatened or attacked include using your arms, hands, feet and knees to ___________ from more than one direction at once. | Attack |
| What color wristband indicates an allergy alert? | Red |
| What color wristband indicates a falls risk? | Yellow |
| What color wristband indicates that the person has a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order? | Purple |
| Each residents belongings are listed and ________________ on a personal belongings list. | Described |
| Personal items kept at the __________________ include dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, watches and electronic devices. These items are listed in the person's record. | Bedside |
| Clothing and shoes are labeled with the person's ____________. | Name |
| What is any event that has harmed or could harm a resident, visitor or staff member called? | Incident |
| Report accidents and errors at once including _________________ involving residents, visitors or staff. | Accidents |
| Report accidents and errors at once including ______________ in care. | Errors |
| Report accidents and errors at once including broken or ________ items owned by the resident. | Lost |
| Report accidents and errors at once including ________________ substance incidents. | Hazardous |
| An incident ___________ is completed as soon as possible after the incident. | Report |
Created by:
na3
Popular Nursing sets