Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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A resident's skin appears red over the coccyx after repositioning. The redness does NOT blanch when pressed. This indicates:
Answer: Stage 1 pressure injury requiring immediate reporting
Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence is the defining characteristic of a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported to the nurse promptly.
Which behavior in a confused resident is MOST indicative of pain that the resident cannot verbally express?
Answer: Increased agitation and facial grimacing during movement
Agitation and facial grimacing during movement are behavioral pain indicators used when residents cannot verbally communicate pain.
What is the primary reason CNAs should never recap used needles?
Answer: It increases the risk of a needlestick injury
Recapping needles is the leading cause of needlestick injuries, which risk transmission of bloodborne pathogens like HIV and Hepatitis B/C.
A resident receiving a tube feeding begins coughing and appears to be choking. What should the CNA do first?
Answer: Stop the feeding and call for the nurse immediately
Coughing during tube feeding may indicate aspiration; the CNA must stop the feeding immediately and report to the nurse for urgent assessment.
Which practice BEST reduces the risk of spreading infection when caring for a resident with C. difficile?
Answer: Wearing gloves and washing hands with soap and water
C. difficile spores are NOT killed by alcohol-based sanitizers, so soap-and-water handwashing plus gloves is required for effective infection control.
A resident tells the CNA, 'I don't want to live anymore. I've been saving my pills.' What is the CNA's immediate responsibility?
Answer: Report the statement to the nurse immediately and stay with the resident
This statement indicates suicidal ideation with a plan, which is an emergency requiring immediate reporting and continuous supervision for the resident's safety.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical restraint?
Answer: A sedating medication given solely to control behavior for staff convenience
A chemical restraint is a medication used to control a resident's behavior or restrict movement beyond its therapeutic purpose, which is prohibited without clinical justification.