Preventing falls/Burns and scalds
When walking into a room what is one thing you should make sure of before assisting a resident
Room is cleared of clutter
A resident with dysphagia may require these liquids to prevent aspiration
thicken liquids
what should you do first with a wheelchair before transferring a resident
the brakes must be locked before transferring
This hazard occurs when a resident’s environment is poorly lit or cluttered
Tripping hazard
A resident’s oxygen concentrator is placed near a space heater. This combination could start a fire. what should you do?
move the oxygen away from heat sources and report unsafe placement to a supervisor
What should a resident be wearing before standing up
non-skid footwear
You should make sure a residents _____ fits property before feeding
dentures
Before pushing a wheelchair, you must check these three things to ensure safe mobility.
brakes, wheels, and footrests
A resident complains about a strange smell of burning. This may indicate this type of hazard.
Electrical or fire hazard
Mop is left in a hallway unattended after cleaning.
remove the mop, set up wet-floor sign, and report unsafe placement
What should you do before helping a resident take a bath or shower
check the temperature on your wrist and asking the resident too
If a chemical spill occurs what the first action a CNA should do
Remove the resident from the spill and report it to the nurse immediately
Before leaving a resident in bed, this must always be done to prevent falls.
lower the bed to the lowest position and lock the brakes
Facilities often require CNAs to report hazards to this person first.
Charged nurse or supervisor
You notice a puddle of water near a resident’s bed from a leaking IV line and the resident needs to get up for care.
stabilize the resident, contain the spill safe, place a warning sign, and report it
what is a safe temperature in fahrenheit
105-110
What should you check before plugging in any device in a residents room
the condition of the cord and plug
This must be done to a bed before performing care like bathing, dressing or making the bed to prevent strain and injury
adjust the bed to a comfortable working height
You notice a resident using a defective call light that could prevent them from getting help. Reporting it to prevent which potential hazard?
delayed response leading to falls, injuries, or medical emergencies
A resident with unsteady balance attempts to walk to the bathroom with improper footwear on
Assist with a gait belt and non-skid footwear
When observing a resident before assisting to get up what are some things you should look for
Communication, unbalance and careplan
What is a safe technique to use with a resident that has dementia who tends to overfills their mouth
hand-over-hand because it controls bite size and intake
before positioning a resident in the sling, this must always be done.
Explain the procedures and make sure they understand what's going on also making sure everything works properly
you noticed a fire extinguisher is blocked by furniture. Reporting this hazard can prevent..
delayed response in a fire emergency or increase risk of fire spreading
the residents bed brakes are not locked and they need to be repositioned.
lock the wheels and assistant the resident safely