CNA Practice Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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Which intervention is most appropriate for a CNA to implement for a patient identified as a high fall risk?
Answer: Ensure the call light is always within the patient's reach
Keeping the call light accessible allows patients to request assistance, reducing the likelihood of unsafe independent attempts to get up.
Before a CNA applies a physical restraint to a patient, what must first be in place?
Answer: A physician's order verified and authorized by the nurse
Restraints are a last resort and require a physician's order; they can only be applied after less restrictive measures have been attempted and failed.
How frequently must a CNA monitor and reposition a patient who is in physical restraints?
Answer: At least every 30 minutes
Restrained patients must be checked at minimum every 30 minutes for circulation, skin integrity, positioning, and comfort.
Which type of knot must be used to secure a restraint so it can be released quickly in an emergency?
Answer: Half-bow (quick-release) knot
A quick-release (half-bow) knot allows the restraint to be freed immediately in an emergency without requiring scissors or tools.
A patient's room is cluttered with personal items on the floor. Why is this a safety concern?
Answer: It creates tripping hazards that increase the risk of falls and injuries
Floor clutter creates tripping hazards that significantly increase fall risk for both patients and healthcare workers.
Providing a patient with non-slip footwear is an example of which type of safety intervention?
Answer: An environmental safety modification
Non-slip footwear modifies what the patient uses and is classified as an environmental modification that reduces fall risk without restricting freedom.
A CNA discovers a large wet area on the floor near a patient's bed. What is the priority action?
Answer: Clean and dry the area immediately or place a wet floor warning sign
A wet floor is an immediate fall hazard that must be corrected or marked before someone is injured — safety action precedes documentation.