Deck 11: Safety

Question 1

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

A) Carbon monoxide is a colorful, odorous gas.
B) It is produced in the kitchen.
C) It is a harmless gas.
D) It can cause death.

Answer 1

It can cause death.

Question 2

Which is a common cause of burns in nursing centers?

A) Charcoal grills
B) Spilled hot liquids
C) Being outside in the sun
D) Disposable razor

Answer 2

Spilled hot liquids

Question 3

Which can prevent suffocation?

A) Using all four bed rails
B) Leaving a person unattended in the bathtub
C) Encourage the resident to keep their dentures in at night
D) Positioning the person in bed properly

Answer 3

Positioning the person in bed properly

Question 4

Abdominal thrusts can be performed on which of the following persons?

A) Blind individuals
B) Very obese individuals
C) Pregnant individuals
D) Preterm infants

Question 5

Equipment is unsafe for which of the following reasons?

A) It is not used correctly.
B) It is more than 1 year old.
C) It is working properly.
D) The electrical cord has three prongs.

Question 6

When using equipment, always do which of the following?

A) Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B) Use the item for multiple purposes.
C) Make sure that it works before you begin.
D) Try to fix a broken item.

Question 7

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

A) Keeping the item close to water
B) Wiping up spills at the end of the shift
C) Standing in water
D) Keeping work areas clean and dry

Question 8

The safe use of electrical equipment involves which of the following?

A) Leaving equipment on while unplugging it
B) Having dry hands
C) Using water to put out an electrical fire
D) Keeping electrical cords close to heating vents

Question 9

Safe stretcher use involves which of the following?

A) Leaving the wheels unlocked
B) Asking the resident if he or she wants to use safety straps or not
C) Raising side rails
D) Leaving the person alone to provide for privacy

Question 10

When there is a fire, you should do which of the following?

A) Use the elevator.
B) Call home to let them know you will be working late.
C) Sound the nearest alarm.
D) Open doors and windows to allow the fire to escape.

Question 11

Natural disasters include which of the following?

A) Tornadoes
B) Bombings
C) Airplane accidents
D) Explosions

Question 12

A person is agitated. You should do which of the following?

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

Question 13

You have to walk to work. You should do which of the following?

A) Wear headphones.
B) Use the back roads.
C) Walk near vacant lots, wooded areas, or construction sites.
D) Carry a cellular phone or know where to find phone booths.

Question 14

You are going to take the train to work. You should do which of the following?

A) Have your money ready.
B) Stand alone near the ticket booth.
C) Sit near the back of the train where it's quiet.
D) Put your purse or backpack on the seat next to you.

Question 15

Someone tries to attack you. You should do which of the following?

A) Use your car keys as a weapon.
B) Attack the person's arms and legs.
C) Use your purse as a weapon.
D) Try not to scream.

Question 16

Which is a role of risk management?

A) Identifying adequate staffing on each unit
B) Identifying and controlling safety hazards
C) Dealing with employee absences
D) Studying the schedule for trends of late arrivals

Question 17

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 1/2-inch wide bracelet with no stones.
D) Just put it in the envelope.

Question 18

Abdominal thrusts are used to relieve severe airway obstruction.