Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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A newly hired activity aide is not CPR-certified. According to best practice risk management, the activity consultant should:
Answer: Ensure the aide is enrolled in CPR certification before working with participants unsupervised
CPR certification is a standard safety requirement for direct care staff; activity consultants must ensure all staff complete required credentials before unsupervised participant contact.
Which scenario represents a 'near-miss' event in activity risk management?
Answer: A participant slips on a wet floor but catches themselves on a railing without injury
A near-miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so—like slipping but not falling—and should be documented and analyzed to prevent future incidents.
When assessing risk for a cooking activity with cognitively impaired participants, which hazard requires the HIGHEST level of control?
Answer: Sharp utensils and open flames
Sharp utensils and open flames represent the most immediate life-threatening hazards in a cooking activity with cognitively impaired individuals who may not recognize danger.
Informed consent for a higher-risk activity program is BEST obtained by:
Answer: Providing written information, allowing questions, and obtaining a signed consent document
Valid informed consent requires written disclosure of risks, an opportunity to ask questions, and a voluntary signature—not passive notification methods.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting a pre-activity environmental safety inspection?
Answer: To identify and correct hazards before participants are exposed to them
Pre-activity environmental inspections proactively identify physical hazards—such as wet floors, loose equipment, or inadequate lighting—before participants enter the space.
A participant with insulin-dependent diabetes is scheduled for a two-hour outdoor excursion. Which risk management step is MOST important?
Answer: Confirming glucose monitoring supplies, snacks, and emergency protocols are available on-site
Individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes require available glucose monitoring equipment, appropriate snacks, and a clear hypoglycemia emergency protocol during extended physical activities.
Which action demonstrates effective risk communication to activity participants?
Answer: Providing clear, jargon-free explanations of activity risks and safety procedures before participation
Effective risk communication uses plain language to explain potential hazards and safety rules directly to participants so they can make informed decisions and act safely.