PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Name a common tripping hazard in homes.
Loose cables/cords, rugs, clutter
What’s the first step you should take when you come across someone injured?
Check the scene for safety
What should you do if a client becomes unresponsive and you're alone in the home?
Call 911 immediately, start CPR
Name two types of eye protection used in the workplace.
Safety goggles, face shields
Name one item you should never use water to extinguish.
Electrical fire, grease fire
What color are caution signs typically?
Yellow
What number do you call for emergency medical services?
911
True or False: You should wait for the family to arrive before calling for emergency help.
False
You're caring for a client with respiratory symptoms. What PPE should you wear, and what should you do after removing it?
Wear a mask (and possibly eye protection or a gown if there's risk of droplet exposure). After removing PPE, dispose of it properly and wash your hands immediately.
While working in a client’s home, you smell smoke and see a small fire in the kitchen. What should you do first?
Stay calm, evacuate yourself and the client if safe to do so, and call 911 immediately. Do not try to put out the fire unless you’re trained and it’s safe.
True or False: You should lift a client by yourself if they fall and can’t get up.
False — you should call for help and avoid injury. Call 911 for help.
Where should the first aid kit be located?
In a visible and accessible place
While providing care, your client begins to show signs of a stroke (slurred speech, facial droop, arm weakness). What is the first thing you should do?
Call 911 immediately and report a suspected stroke. Note the time symptoms started and stay with the client until help arrives.
What type of PPE is worn to protect your lungs?
Respirator or mask
What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire?
Activate the fire alarm and evacuate
What is a potential biological hazard home care workers face regularly?
Exposure to blood, saliva, or other bodily fluids
True or False: You should remove an embedded object from a wound.
False
You find your client on the floor after a fall but they say they're fine. What steps should you take next?
Check for visible injuries, ask about pain, do not move them until you assess safety. Call for medical help. Report the fall to your supervisor and document it.
Explain when you should replace disposable PPE.
After contamination, damage, or manufacturer’s timeframe
What class of fire extinguisher is used for flammable liquids?
Class B
While helping a client in the bathroom, you notice the floor is wet and slippery. What type of hazard is this, and what should you do?
It's a slip hazard (physical hazard). You should clean or dry the floor if safe to do so, use caution signs if available, and report it to the client or family. Avoid performing care tasks until the area is safe.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Describe the steps to take during a power outage in a client’s home who relies on oxygen.
Ensure client safety, notify EMS if necessary, use backup equipment, call supervisor)