safety
When serving meal trays to residents, what must we identify?
the resident, their diet, allergies ect.
what does flammable mean?
easily ignited & capable of burning quickly
name 2 common things that can be considered a restraint if left up or locked.
bed side rails, or wheel chair locks
the way we hold our body
posture
mentally alert and having awarness is called
conscious, we can check for this by tapping the person and asking them if they are ok.
ways to keep hot drinks safe.
pour away from resident, use lids, keep them away from edges of tables.
what does combustion mean?
the process of burning. oxygen is dangerous because it makes other things burn
Who orders a restraint and when?
A doctor after all other ways to keep resident have failed. We can only use restraints with a doctors orders.
Does our sense of taste, smell, touch vision increase or decrease with age?
decrease
signs of shock
pale, blue- discolored skin, increased pulse and respirations, low blood pressure, extreme thirst.
Keep walkways clear of clutter, trash, throw rugs and cords to prevent this
What is a fall
what are some safety precautions we should take when working with oxygen?
do not burn candles, lioght matches, use lighters, wool blankets around oxygen, any type of open flames near oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard.
How often do you check on a patient with restraints, what must you document, and how often must a resident be released from a restraint?
every 15 min, check skin offer fluids, and make sure they arent having difficulty breathing. Resident must be released every 2 hours for 10 min when using restraints.
Diseases or conditions that can reduced the skins ability to feel.
Diabetes, paralysis, circulatory system diseases.
How to treat shock
elevated legs 8-12 inches, unless patient has a back or neck injury
What position do residents need to eat and drink in to guard against choking
What is an upright position. (High Fowlers)
What do we add to oxygen to make it less drying and what do we need to look for on the skin while using oxygen?
distilled water to make humidified air. check skin for breakdown.
what is restraint free care?
Restraints aren't used or kept for any reason
What to do if you suspect poisining.
report to the nurse, look for any containers that might indicate what the resident has taken or eaten.
Things we need to report when we call 911
deails of first aid being given, person's background medical history, phone number and address of emergency, your name.
Where can you find all of the information about chemicals used in your building?
Safety Data Sheets
remember they include emergency response actions, you need to know where they are and how to read them. Employeers must provide easy access.
A boxlike device that changes the air in the room into air with more oxygen.
What is an oxygen concentrator.
true or false:
scientific studies have shown that restraints are not needed and people respond better to creative approaches.
true
medical term for fainting and nose bleed?
syncope and epistaxis
Women are more likely to exerience shortness of breath and flu like symptoms when experiencing this emergency
what is a heart attack or myocardial infarction.