Safety Protocols & Procedures Flashcards
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A patient is found on the floor but is conscious and breathing. What is the CNA's FIRST action?
Answer: Call for the nurse immediately
The CNA must call for the nurse before moving the patient to assess for injuries.
Which color-coded bag should be used for soiled linens containing blood?
Answer: Red biohazard bag
Red biohazard bags are required for items contaminated with blood or body fluids.
When using a gait belt to transfer a patient, where should the belt be placed?
Answer: Around the waist over clothing
A gait belt is secured snugly around the patient's waist over their clothing for safe transfers.
A resident in a long-term care facility begins choking on food and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately
A complete airway obstruction requires immediate abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) PPE?
Answer: Gown, mask/respirator, eye protection, gloves
CDC guidelines specify gown first, then mask/respirator, eye protection, and gloves last.
A patient has a 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order. The patient stops breathing. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Call for the nurse and do not initiate CPR
A DNR order means the CNA must notify the nurse immediately but must not begin CPR.
What is the safest action when a CNA encounters a wet floor in the hallway?
Answer: Place a wet floor sign and report it immediately
Placing a wet floor sign and reporting it protects patients from falls while ensuring proper cleanup.