Deck 12: Safety

Question 1

A resident is paralyzed from the neck down.This is

A)Hemiplegia
B)Paraplegia
C)Quadriplegia
D)MSDS

Answer 1

Quadriplegia

Question 2

A person with hemiplegia is paralyzed

A)From the neck down
B)From the waist down
C)On one side of the body
D)From the knees down

Answer 2

On one side of the body

Question 3

Resident safety involves

A)Decreasing the risk of accidents and injuries
B)Preventing all injuries
C)Limiting mobility
D)Limiting independence

Answer 3

Decreasing the risk of accidents and injuries

Question 4

Which statement about a safe setting is incorrect?

A)Accidents and injuries never occur.
B)The person has little risk of illness or injury.
C)The person is not afraid.
D)The person feels safe and secure.

Question 5

Coma is

A)A state of being unaware of one's surroundings
B)Being able to respond to people,places,or things
C)Losing memory and the ability to think and reason
D)Paralysis

Question 6

Which measure will help prevent burns?

A)Leaving smoking materials at the bedside
B)Turning on hot water first,then cold water
C)Checking bath water temperature before the person gets into the tub
D)Allowing the use of space heaters

Question 7

To protect the person from harm,you need to

A)Follow the person's care plan
B)Check on the person every hour
C)Explain all safety rules to the person
D)Keep the bed in the low position with bed rails raised

Question 8

Which is not a common cause of burns in nursing centers?

A)Charcoal grills
B)Spilled liquids
C)Hot bath water
D)Electrical items

Question 9

A resident is receiving oxygen.The person likes to smoke.Before allowing the person to smoke,you

A)Explain the dangers of smoking
B)Check the person's care plan
C)Take the person to a nonsmoking area
D)Shut off the person's oxygen

Question 10

Which statement about preventing burns is correct?

A)Residents can use space heaters in their rooms.
B)Residents can smoke in bed.
C)Residents can use heating pads and electric blankets.
D)Residents cannot smoke where oxygen is used.

Question 11

Suffocation is

A)The loss of memory and thinking and reasoning abilities
B)A sudden event in which people are killed and injured
C)When breathing stops from the lack of oxygen
D)When electrical current passes through the body

Question 12

The loss of cognitive and social function caused by changes in the brain is

A)Hemiplegia
B)Dementia
C)Stroke
D)Confusion

Question 13

A ground

A)Prevents hazards in the workplace
B)Is a sudden,catastrophic event
C)Carries leaking electricity to the earth
D)Is a chemical

Question 14

Paralysis and loss of sensory function in the legs is

A)Hemiplegia
B)Quadriplegia
C)Suffocation
D)Paraplegia

Question 15

Electrical current passes through the body.This is

A)A disaster
B)A ground
C)Suffocation
D)Electrical shock

Question 16

When checking the person's ID bracelet,you also should

A)Call the person by name
B)Use the MSDS
C)Touch the person
D)Shout so that the person can hear you

Question 17

To identify a resident

A)Call the person by name
B)Use the MSDS
C)Use the ID bracelet
D)Use the person's clothing

Question 18

Safety measures must not

A)Result in accidents
B)Result in injury
C)Interfere with the person's rights
D)Agitate the person

Question 19

Which statement about carbon monoxide is incorrect?

A)Carbon monoxide is a colorless,odorless,tasteless gas.
B)It is produced by the burning of fuel.
C)It is a harmless gas.
D)It can cause death.

Question 20

To make sure you give the right care to the right person,you need to

A)Follow the person's care plan
B)Identify the person before giving care
C)Check the label on the person's clothing
D)Check the MSDS

Question 21

Abdominal thrusts are not used for

A)Very obese persons
B)Very tall persons
C)Persons with heart disease
D)Older persons

Question 22

Abdominal thrusts can be performed on all of the following persons except

A)Blind individuals
B)Underweight individuals
C)Pregnant individuals
D)Children

Question 23

A person is choking.If the obstruction is not relieved,_____ will occur.

A)Stroke
B)Shock
C)Seizures
D)Cardiac arrest

Question 24

Older persons are at risk for choking for all of the following reasons except

A)Poorly fitting dentures
B)Dysphagia
C)Aphasia
D)Chronic illnesses

Question 25

Which is safe?

A)A three-pronged plug
B)A frayed cord
C)Cracked or chipped items
D)An overloaded electrical outlet

Question 26

A resident is choking.Abdominal thrusts are not successful.The person becomes unresponsive.After lowering the person to the floor,you need to

A)Activate the EMS system
B)Give abdominal thrusts
C)Give chest thrusts
D)Do the finger sweep maneuver

Question 27

What is the most common cause of obstructed airway in adults?

A)Loose dentures
B)The tongue falling to the back of the throat
C)A poorly chewed piece of meat
D)Drinking alcohol

Question 28

You smell a smoke odor.What should you do?

A)Use a scented air freshener.
B)Pull the fire alarm.
C)Move residents away from the area.
D)Get a fire extinguisher.

Question 29

When using equipment,always do all of the following except

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B)Use the item only for its intended purpose
C)Make sure that it works before you begin
D)Try to fix a broken item

Question 30

Infections are caused by

A)Chronic illness
B)Disability
C)Aging
D)Microorganisms

Question 31

Which will not prevent suffocation?

A)Using bed rails correctly
B)Leaving a person unattended in the bathtub
C)Reporting loose teeth
D)Positioning the person in bed properly

Question 32

The safe use of electrical equipment involves all of the following except

A)Keeping the item away from water
B)Wiping up spills at once
C)Standing in water
D)Keeping work areas clean and dry

Question 33

A resident is choking.The person is conscious and can cough.What action is needed?

A)CPR
B)Abdominal thrusts
C)Encouraging the person to cough forcefully
D)The recovery position

Question 34

A resident is choking.The person is clutching at her throat.The person cannot speak or breathe.Which action is needed?

A)CPR
B)Abdominal thrusts
C)Encouraging the person to cough forcefully
D)Back blows

Question 35

The safe use of electrical equipment involves all of the following except

A)Turning off equipment before unplugging it
B)Having dry hands
C)Using water to put out an electrical fire
D)Keeping electrical cords away from heating vents

Question 36

Major risk factors for accidental poisoning are

A)Confusion and poor vision
B)Age and impaired hearing
C)Coma and dementia
D)Medications and impaired mobility

Question 37

To prevent a person from suffocating,you should do all of the following except

A)Make sure that the person's dentures are in place
B)Check for loose teeth or dentures
C)Report swallowing problems to the nurse
D)Give the person fluids only

Question 38

Equipment is unsafe for all of the following reasons except

A)It is not used correctly
B)It is more than one year old
C)It is not working properly
D)Any part of the equipment is broken

Question 39

A person's radio has a frayed cord.You should

A)Fix it
B)Remove it from the room and tag it for repair
C)Respect the person's right to use the radio
D)Use the person's money to buy a new radio

Question 40

You should never self-administer abdominal thrusts.

Question 41

You can help prevent workplace violence by

A)Reporting safety and security concerns
B)Carrying a handgun or other weapon
C)Giving drugs to persons with mental illness
D)Using touch to calm a person who is angry or agitated

Question 42

You see a stranger in the center.What should you do?

A)Call the police.
B)Tell the nurse at once.
C)Ask the person to leave.
D)Call 911.

Question 43

You find a fire in a person's room.What should you do first?

A)Move the person to a safe area.
B)Sound the nearest fire alarm.
C)Close doors and windows.
D)Get the nearest fire extinguisher.

Question 44

A resident uses a wheelchair.To promote the person's safety,you should do all of the following except

A)Check for flat or loose tires
B)See if the brakes lock and unlock
C)Check for damaged,broken,or loose wheel spokes
D)Have the casters point backward

Question 45

Hazardous substances include all of the following except

A)Oxygen
B)Drugs used in cancer therapy
C)Cleaning agents
D)Soaps and shampoos

Question 46

A flood warning was issued for your area.You are at work.What should you do?

A)Get home as soon as possible.
B)Follow the center's disaster plan.
C)Discharge residents who can go home.
D)Find another center for residents.

Question 47

You need to empty a person's ashtray.Which is correct?

A)The ashtray is emptied into a wastebasket.
B)The ashtray is emptied into a plastic container.
C)The ashtray is emptied into a metal container with sand or water.
D)The ashtray is emptied when the person is done smoking.

Question 48

Safe stretcher use involves all of the following except

A)Locking the wheels
B)Fastening safety straps
C)Raising side rails
D)Leaving the person alone to provide for privacy

Question 49

Always check the MSDS at all of the following times except

A)At the beginning of your shift
B)Before using a hazardous substance
C)Before cleaning up a leak or spill
D)Before disposing of a hazardous substance

Question 50

You spilled a hazardous substance.Before cleaning up the spill,you should

A)Check the material safety data sheet
B)Put on a gown,gloves,mask,and boots
C)Call the fire department
D)Wash your hands

Question 51

When the wheelchair is not moving

A)Follow the care plan for locking wheels
B)The person can stand on the footplates
C)The armrests can be removed
D)The footplates are moved out of the way

Question 52

When transferring a person to or from the wheelchair,the

A)Wheels must be locked
B)Person needs to stand on the footplates
C)Hand grips are held
D)Person is given needed accessories

Question 53

Natural disasters include all of the following except

A)Tornadoes
B)Hurricanes
C)Blizzards
D)Explosions

Question 54

A warning label on a hazardous substance container is damaged.What should you do?

A)Try to read the label.
B)Take the container to the nurse.
C)Pour the substance into a different container.
D)Apply a new warning label.

Question 55

A person is receiving oxygen therapy.Which of the following is allowed?

A)Lit candles
B)Cotton pajamas
C)Nail polish remover
D)Smoking materials

Question 56

A hazardous substance container does not have a warning label.What should you do?

A)Take the container to the nurse.
B)Pour the substance down the toilet.
C)Apply a new warning label.
D)Get a new container.

Question 57

To use a fire extinguisher,you must first

A)Remove the safety pin
B)Direct the hose at the fire
C)Push down on the top handle
D)Sound the nearest fire alarm

Question 58

When there is a fire,you should do all of the following except

A)Use the elevator
B)Move persons in immediate danger to a safe place
C)Sound the nearest alarm
D)Close doors and windows to confine the fire

Question 59

A stretcher is moved

A)Head first
B)Feet first
C)By one person
D)Only on a ramp

Question 60

You are warming your lunch in a microwave.While the lunch is warming,you

A)Can give needed care
B)Can finish a task
C)Can do an errand
D)Stay by the microwave

Question 61

A red wristband is on a resident's arm.You note this to mean:

A)The person is at risk for falling.
B)The person has an allergy of some type.
C)The person has a "do not resuscitate" order.
D)There is a limb alert for this person.

Question 62

You break a person's eyeglasses.Which is correct?

A)They should have been in the valuables envelope.
B)You need to complete an incident report.
C)The person needs to be more careful.
D)You can buy new ones with the person's money.

Question 63

Someone tries to attack you.You should do all of the following except

A)Use your car keys as a weapon
B)Attack the person's face and eyes
C)Use your thumbs as weapons
D)Try not to scream

Question 64

A resident got a new shirt for his birthday.Which is incorrect?

A)This valuable item is sent home with his family.
B)The item is labeled with his name.
C)The item is added to his personal belongings list.
D)The item is described for his personal belongings list.

Question 65

When using a parking garage,you should park

A)As close as possible to your destination
B)As close as possible to the attendant
C)At the street corner
D)On the upper level

Question 66

A person is agitated.You should do all of the following except

A)Stand away from the person and near the door
B)Keep your hands free
C)Talk to the person in a calm manner
D)Stay with the person until the nurse arrives

Question 67

You are injured while transferring a resident to a wheelchair.Which is correct?

A)This is workplace violence.
B)You need to complete an incident report.
C)This is malpractice.
D)This is resident abuse.

Question 68

You are alone at the nurses' station.A visitor arrives who is angry and agitated.The visitor is threatening you.You should

A)Use the panic button if one is available
B)Run as fast as you can
C)Stand near the person
D)Use your thumbs to attack the person's eyes

Question 69

Family members can assault staff members.To reduce this possibility,you should

A)Stay away from family members
B)Report questions raised by the family to the nurse as soon as possible
C)Restrain family members if they threaten you
D)Lock the family in the person's room

Question 70

Which is not a role of risk management?

A)Identifying adequate staffing on each unit
B)Identifying and controlling safety hazards
C)Dealing with resident abuse and workplace violence
D)Studying incident reports for patterns and trends

Question 71

Dentures and eyeglasses kept at the bedside are

A)Not protected from loss or damage
B)Listed in the person's record
C)The family's responsibility
D)The person's responsibility

Question 72

For your personal safety,you should do all of the following except

A)Have plenty of gas in your car
B)Keep your car in working order
C)Keep a flashlight in your car
D)Park as close as possible to your destination

Question 73

You are going to take the train to work.You should do all of the following except

A)Have your money ready
B)Stand with others near the ticket booth
C)Sit near the conductor
D)Put your purse or backpack on the seat next to you

Question 74

A resident got a new bracelet for her birthday.It needs to go into her valuables envelope.What should you do?

A)State that it is a bracelet.
B)Describe it as a gold bracelet.
C)Describe it as a yellow,7-inch long and -inch wide bracelet with no stones.
D)Just put it in the envelope.

Question 75

You have to walk to work.You should do all of the following except

A)Wear headphones
B)Use busy streets
C)Avoid walking near vacant lots,wooded areas,or construction sites
D)Carry a cellular phone or know where to find phone booths

Question 76

How you dress can reduce your risk for workplace violence.You should do all of the following except

A)Wear jewelry that can serve as a weapon
B)Wear long hair up and off your collar
C)Wear uniforms that fit well
D)Wear shoes with good soles