Preventing incidents
How can we prevent falls ?
clear clutter from walk ways.
What may calm a resident? (ear)
listen to soothing music
What are create ideas to avoid restraints called?
Alternative Restraints
What is the best thing to do for a burn?
use cool water on a burn
What's the medical term for fainting?
Syncope
How should a nurse assistant serve hot liquids to a resident?
An NA should pour hot drinks away from the resident.
Oxygen tubing should remain lying flat underneath the resident at all times (true or false).
False. Nothing should be pressing the oxygen tubing.
What is a serious problem that is associated with restraint use?
Pressure injuries
What's the medical term for difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
You should measure blood pressure on the arm that has an IV line (true or false).
False
What should not be allowed near oxygen equipment
anything flammable, smoke, fire
When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, in what position should her knees be?
She should bend her knees
What is an example of restraint alternatives?
giving the resident a repetitive task
What should a NA do to control bleeding?
hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard
What should an NA check for if a resident vomits?
blood or medication. If so report it.
What are three things needed for a fire to occur?
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
What's another name for insulin reaction?
Hypoglycemia
If restraints are applied a nursing assistant should....
check on the resident every 15 min
What does RACE stand for?
Remove resident
Activate alarm or call 911
Contain fire
Extinguish
How do you check if a person is unconscious?
tap on the person .
Ask if they're fine.
If they aren't conscious call for help.
In which position should a resident be placed for eating? And why?
Sitting as upright as possible (90 degree angle). This is to prevent choking.
one condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation
Diabetes
Why were restraints in healthcare facilities restricted? When are restraints allowed?
restraints were overused by caregivers. Restraints can only be used with a doctors order.
What does PASS stand for?
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep back and forth the base
What do code red and code blue stand for?
Red - fire
Blue- Cardiac arrest