Deck 22: Safety

Question 1

While identifying the client, the support worker should also do which of the following?

A)Call the client by name.
B)Check the MAR.
C)Touch the client.
D)Shout so that the client can hear you.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which is true when transferring a client to or from a wheelchair?

A)The wheels must remain locked.
B)The client needs to stand on the footrests.
C)The client has to hold the handgrips.
D)The client is provided with needed accessories.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a hazardous material?

A)Oxygen in the air
B)Drugs used in cancer therapy
C)Deodorant
D)Soaps and shampoos

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is safe?

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

Question 5

Which of the following measures will help prevent burns?

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

Question 6

What does WHMIS stands for?

A)Work and Home Materials Instruction System
B)Work and Home Material Information System
C)Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
D)Work Hazardous Material Information System

Question 7

Sam, a support worker, has to use a hazardous material.What are Sam's duties under WHMIS?

A)Participate in WHMIS education and training programs.
B)Take necessary steps to protect himself and his co-workers.
C)Participate in identifying and controlling hazards.
D)All of the above

Question 8

A hazardous substance container does not have a warning label.What should the support worker do first?

A)Show the container to your supervisor.
B)Pour the substance down the toilet.
C)Apply a new warning label.
D)Get a new container.

Question 9

A warning label on a hazardous substance container is damaged.What should the support worker do?

A)Try to read the label.
B)Show the container to your supervisor.
C)Transfer the substance to a different container.
D)Apply a new warning label.

Question 10

How can the support worker ensure that the right care is provided to the right client?

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

Question 11

A resident's radio has a frayed cord.What should the support worker do?

A)Fix it.
B)Remove the radio from the room and notify your supervisor.
C)Respect the client's right to use the radio.
D)Use the client's money to buy a new radio.

Question 12

To protect the client from harm, the support worker should do which of the following?

A)Follow the client's care plan.
B)Check on the client every hour.
C)Explain all safety rules to the client.
D)Keep the bed in the lowest position.

Question 13

To correctly identify the client before giving care, which of the following is the correct action?

A)Check identifying information on the assignment sheet against that on the ID bracelet.
B)Check the ID bracelet against the MSDS.
C)Ask the client if the information on the ID bracelet is correct.
D)Check the identifying information on the ID bracelet against that on the Kardex.

Question 14

The following statements are about preventing burns.Which one is correct?

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

Question 15

What is the first action taken if the support worker smells smoke?

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

Question 16

Which is correct regarding safety measures taken by the support worker?

A)Measures must not result in accidents.
B)Measures must not result in injury.
C)Measures must not interfere with the client's rights.
D)Measures must not agitate the client.

Question 17

A client who is receiving continuous oxygen wants to smoke a cigarette.Which of the following statements is correct?

A)The client can smoke after the support worker closes the room door.
B)The client can smoke after the support worker turns off the oxygen.
C)The client should be taken to a smoking area.
D)Smoking is not allowed where oxygen is being used.

Question 18

How should the support worker identify a resident?

A)Call the client by name.
B)Check the MAR.
C)Check the ID bracelet.
D)Check the client's clothing.

Question 19

One of the objectives in providing client safety involves which of the following?

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

Question 20

Which of the following are major risk factors for accidental poisoning?

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

Question 21

How can the support worker help prevent workplace violence?

A)By reviewing the occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation
B)By carrying a handgun or other weapon
C)By giving sedative medication to clients with mental health disorders
D)By using touch to calm a client who is angry or agitated

Question 22

The support worker is about to empty a client's ashtray.Which of the following is correct?

A)The ashtray should be emptied into a wastebasket.
B)The ashtray should be emptied into a plastic container.
C)The ashtray should be emptied into a metal container that has sand or water.
D)The ashtray should be emptied only after the client is done smoking for the day.

Question 23

The support worker is injured while transferring a client to a wheelchair.Which of the following statements is correct?

A)This is workplace violence.
B)The support worker needs to complete an incident report.
C)This is malpractice.
D)This is client abuse.

Question 24

Inna, a support worker, hears a resident screaming in his room.When Inna runs into the room, she discovers a fire.What should Inna do next?

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

Question 25

When using a fire extinguisher, what is the first step?

A)Remove the safety pin.
B)Direct the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
C)Push down on the top handle.
D)Spray the contents in a direct line.

Question 26

Jobi, a support worker, is on her way to visit a client when she sees a stranger who makes her nervous loitering in the hallway near the elevator.What should Jobi do first?

A)Call the police.
B)Do not get on the elevator and tell your supervisor at once.
C)Ask the person to leave.
D)Call 9-1-1.