Preventing incidents
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Restraints
Emergencies
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100

How can we prevent falls ?

clear clutter from walk ways.

100

What may calm a resident? (ear)

listen to soothing music

100

What are create ideas to avoid restraints called?

Alternative Restraints

100

What is the best thing to do for a burn?

use cool water on a burn

100

What's the medical term for fainting?

Syncope

200

How should a nurse assistant serve hot liquids to a resident? 

An NA should pour hot drinks away from the resident.

200

Oxygen tubing should remain lying flat underneath the resident at all times (true or false).

False.  Nothing should be pressing the oxygen tubing.

200

What is a serious problem that is associated with restraint use?

Pressure injuries

200

What's the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea

200

You should measure blood pressure on the arm that has an IV line (true or false).

False

300

What should not be allowed near oxygen equipment

anything flammable, smoke, fire 

300

When helping a resident sit up, stand up, or walk, in what position should her knees be? 

She should bend her knees

300

What is an example of restraint alternatives?

giving the resident a repetitive task

300

What should a NA do to control bleeding?

hold a thick pad against the wound and press down hard

300

What should an NA check for if a resident vomits?

blood or medication. If so report it.

400

What are three things needed for a fire  to occur?

Heat, Fuel, Oxygen

400

What's another name for insulin reaction?

Hypoglycemia 

400

If restraints are applied a nursing assistant should....

check on the resident every 15 min

400

What does RACE stand for?

Remove resident

Activate alarm or call 911

Contain fire

Extinguish


400

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.

500

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.

500

one condition or problem that can cause a lack of sensation

Diabetes

500

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.

500

What does PASS stand for?

Pull the pin

Aim at the base of the fire

Squeeze the handle

Sweep back and forth the base

500

What do code red and code blue stand for?

Red - fire

Blue- Cardiac arrest