Home Hazards
What type of injuries can a knife cause?
Cuts and infections
What should you do before serving food or drink?
Check the temperature
What should the client have to help detect fires in their home?
Smoke detector
What is the first step if your client has a medical emergency?
Stay calm!
True or False: It is important to be prepared for all types of possible disasters.
True.
What hazards can cause a client to trip and fall?
Potential answers: clutter, messy walkway, cords, pets, etc.
True or False: It's ok to wait a few minutes before cleaning up a spill.
False! You should clean up a spill right away.
What should you check for in the client's home that will help you if there is a fire?
Fire extinguisher
What should you do if your client is unconscious?
Call 911
List 3 disasters where you should STAY INSIDE
-Tornado
-Hurricane
-Power outage
-Blizzard
-Earhtquake
What kind of hazard may happen if the stove is left on unattended?
A fire!
How can you prevent an electrical hazard?
Ensure that not too many cords are plugged into an outlet at the same time
What should you make sure is clear in case of a fire?
Walkways to safe exits
True or False: You should pick your client up and move them if they have passed out.
False! Do not try to move them.
List 2 hazards where you should GET OUT
-Fire
-Flood
-Smell of gas
What sharp objects can cause injury if used incorrectly?
Knives, scissors, broken glass, razors
True or False: You should leave your client's medicines out in the open for easy access.
False!
In case of a fire you should:
2. Assist the client to get out
3. Call 911
True or False: You should call 911 if the client is slurring their speech and this is unusual for them.
True!
True or False: It is helpful to have a meeting place in case of evacuation
True
What types of injuries can boiling water cause?
Burns and scalds
Cut up food into appropriate sizes
True or False: It is ok to leave candles burning while you and your client run errands.
False!
What should you have ready for when emergency responders arrive?
Medications or a list of their current medications.
-First aid supplies
-Water, food, medicine
-Manual can opener
-Glasses, hearing aids, personal hygiene items