Caregiver Safety and Emergency Response 3

Question 1

An insulin-dependent client becomes unresponsive. After calling 911, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Place sugar under the tongue or glucose gel on gums

Answer

If hypoglycemia is suspected, place small amounts of sugar or glucose gel on gums for absorption through mucous membranes.

Question 2

A client's oxygen equipment stops working. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Follow emergency plan: ensure comfort, call equipment company or 911 if distressed

Answer

Follow emergency plan, keep client calm and upright, contact equipment provider, call 911 if respiratory distress occurs.

Question 3

What is the recovery position and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

Lying on side with top leg bent; unconscious breathing clients

Answer

For unconscious but breathing clients: on side, upper leg bent for stability, head supported, airway open.

Question 4

You arrive at a client's home and smell gas. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate immediately without using electrical switches, call 911 from outside

Answer

Gas creates explosion risk. Do not use any electrical switches or flames. Evacuate and call 911 from outside.

Question 5

During a power outage, what is the top priority for a client using an electric hospital bed?

Accepted Answer

Manually lower the bed to a safe position and ensure safety

Answer

Use the manual crank to adjust the bed safely, check all electric medical equipment, and ensure backup alternatives.

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