CNA Chapter 6 Questions and Answers | Verified Answers
why to elderly people have more safety concerns?[Answer:- due to issues like dementia, confusion, illness, disability, and diminished senses
paralysis [Answer:- loss of ability to move all of part of the body
strokes and brain or spinal injuries cause? [Answer:- senstation loss and awareness of surroundings
when should you try to prevent accidents? [Answer:- before they occur
fall [Answer:- any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level, with or without injury resulting
fracture [Answer:- broken bone
closed fracture [Answer:- doesn't go through skin
compound fracture [Answer:- goes through skin
what is the most common type of fractures from falls? [Answer:- hip fractures
what fractures cause the greatest number of deaths? [Answer:- hip fractures
where should call lights be? [Answer:- within reach of the resident
disorientation [Answer:- confusion about person, place, or time
after completing care, what position should the bed be in? [Answer:- lowest level
scalds [Answer:- burns caused by hot liquids 1 / 2
how many seconds does it take for a serious burn to occur when the temperature of
a hot liquid is 140 degrees? [Answer:- five seconds or less
coffee, tea, and other hot drinks are usually served at what temperature [Answer:- 160 to 180 degrees F
always check water temperature with what part of your body [Answer:- wrist
where should residents be when served hot liquids? [Answer:- sitting down
before giving care, serving, beginning any procedure, placing meal trays, etc, what
should you do? [Answer:- identify the resident
to guard against choking, residents should sit in what position? [Answer:- 90
degrees, upright
harmful substances should be kept where? [Answer:- stored/locked away from
confused residents or those with limited vision
abrasion [Answer:- injury that rubs off the surface of the skin
where do most abrasions happen? [Answer:- in a facility- bathroom
home- kitchen/bathroom
how should wheelchairs be used? [Answer:- always pushed forward, never pulled
from behind
who prescribes oxygen? [Answer:- doctors
NA's never do what with oxygen? [Answer:- stop, adjust, or administer oxygen
oxygen concentrator [Answer:- box-like device that changes air in the room into air with more oxygen
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