Emergency and Safety Procedures Flashcards
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A client is experiencing a severe allergic reaction with throat swelling after a bee sting. Their EpiPen is available. Where should the epinephrine be injected?
Answer: Into the outer thigh, through clothing if necessary
Epinephrine auto-injectors are designed for intramuscular injection into the outer thigh, which can be administered through clothing for speed in emergencies.
What is the most important action a caregiver can take to prevent scald burns in an elderly client's home?
Answer: Ensure the water heater is set to 120°F (49°C) or below
Setting the water heater to 120°F or below prevents scalding while still providing adequately warm water for hygiene and comfort.
During a tornado warning, what should a caregiver do with a home care client?
Answer: Move the client to the lowest interior room away from windows, cover them with blankets or a mattress for protection
The safest location during a tornado is the lowest level of the building, in an interior room away from windows, with protection from flying debris.
A client accidentally splashes a chemical cleaning product in their eye. What is the correct first aid?
Answer: Flush the eye continuously with clean lukewarm water for at least 15-20 minutes while calling poison control
Continuous flushing with water for 15-20 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical to minimize eye damage, and should begin immediately without waiting for medical help.
What precaution should a caregiver take when a client is using a space heater?
Answer: Ensure it is at least 3 feet from all combustible materials, on a flat surface, and never left unattended
Space heaters require a 3-foot clearance from combustible materials, stable flat placement, and supervision to prevent fires, which are a leading cause of home heating-related deaths.
A caregiver witnesses a client having a diabetic emergency but is unsure whether it is high or low blood sugar. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Give the client a sugar source if they are conscious and able to swallow, and call for medical help
When uncertain whether it is hypo- or hyperglycemia, giving sugar to a conscious client is safer because hypoglycemia can rapidly become fatal, while a small amount of sugar will not significantly worsen hyperglycemia.