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Safety

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