We All Fall Down
Residents need to wear these when walking or transferring
What is non-skid footwear
Federal Agency responsible for the safety and health of healthcare workers
What is OSHA
Turning a resident in restraints is important to avoid this
What are pressure sores
Tilt head this direction for nosebleeds
What is forward
This Act Provides for the privacy of residents protected health information
What is HIPAA
Do this to beds and wheelchairs before and after moving residents
What is bed locked and lowest position
Wear this when you are at risk for coming in contact with blood/body fluids
What is PPE
The nurse needs this before placing a resident in restraints
What is a doctor's order
Caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, can occur if resident gets up to fast and their blood pressure is low
What is fainting (syncope)
The improper use of restraints can constitute this time of abuse
What is false imprisonment
Keep this within reach of the resident when you leave the room
What is the call light
Test this before giving a bath or given foot care.
What is water temperature
You can use this as an alternative to restraints as a signal that a resident is trying to get up assisted
What is bed/chair alarm
The B in Be Fast
What is balance
Failure to obtain needed medical treatments is a type of this abuse
What is neglect
Offering this to the resident often can help decrease the need for the resident to try and get up on their own
What is bathroom
Gives you information on dangerous chemicals used in your facility and it is required for the facility to ensure staff has access to
What is Safety Data Sheets
If all of these are up, this is considered a restraint
What are side rails
Main area of pain during a heart attack
What is chest pain
The nurse aid does not use a gait belt when getting a resident up and the resident falls and gets injured. This is an example of
What is negligence
Notify this person right away if a resident falls
What is the nurse
This may be ordered if a resident has difficulty swallowing liquids.
What is thickener
What is every 15 min
After a seizure position the resident this way
What is on the side
If a NA reports abuse in good faith they have ____ from criminal/civil liability
What is immunity