Special Situations
You do this first if you find a resident slumped over in their chair.
What is Check for consciousness.
Your feet should be this far apart when lifting a heavy object.
What is shoulder width.
Monitor these to prevent accidental entrapment.
What are side rails.
Using this item while on oxygen therapy puts the person at an increased risk for a fire.
What is using a wool blanket.
The best way to prevent spreading infections is.
What is proper handwashing.
This type of care needs to be given to a patient/resident who is using restraints.
What is checking on the person every 15 minutes to assess for bathroom/nutrition needs and completely removing restraints every 2 hours to provide a break.
If restraints are removed, do not leave the person unattended.
The most common preventable workplace injury.
What is a back injury.
Redness, swelling, and pain on a new surgical incision could be an indication of this.
What is a possible sign of infection.
This type of fuel is burning if the fire can be put out with water.
What is wood, cloth, paper, leaves, or grass.
The most common cause of infections.
What is bacteria
This should be done for all immobile patients/residents.
What is repositioning every 2 hours or less as needed.
Bend using this part of your body.
What is waist.
You notice a red, warm area on a patients right heel. You have already notified the nurse.
What intervention can you do to prevent further skin breakdown.
Chemical spill information can be found here.
What are the safety data sheets.
Our main Nonspecific defense mechanism.
What is healthy, intact skin and mucous membranes.
Do this first when finding a resident on the floor.
What is stay with the person and call for help.
When moving an object too heavy to lift, do this.
What is push, pull, or roll the item.
This factor increases accidental burns in older adults.
What is decreased skin sensation.
This is the best action when using a fire extinguisher.
What is spray the base of the fire from side to side.
Transmitted by a mosquito this is an example of.
What is a Vector Borne Illness.
Do this when you notice a resident having a Grand Mal seizure.
What is help them to the floor, provide a safe area for them, and provide them with a pillow.
These are the ABC's of good body mechanics.
What is Alignment, Balance, Coordinated body movements.
To prevent the spread of Tuberculosis, the nursing assistant should wear this.
What is a high filtration respirator mask.
The acronym PASS stands for.
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
Lives on a plant or animal as it's host. Uses the host for food and protection.
What is a parasite.