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Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A client begins choking and cannot speak or cough. What is the FIRST action the HCA should take?

    Answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

    When a conscious adult is choking and cannot speak or cough, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) should be performed immediately to expel the obstruction.

  2. Which color coding is used in a hospital fire evacuation plan to indicate the fire location?

    Answer: Code Red

    Code Red universally signals a fire emergency in healthcare facilities, prompting staff to follow the RACE protocol.

  3. When using a fire extinguisher, what does the 'S' in the PASS acronym stand for?

    Answer: Sweep side to side at the base of the fire

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to cover the fire's base.

  4. A client's family member slips and falls in the hallway. What should the HCA do FIRST?

    Answer: Assess the person for injuries before moving them

    The HCA must first assess for injuries before moving a fall victim to avoid worsening a possible spinal or fracture injury.

  5. Which of the following is a correct step when evacuating a client in a wheelchair during a fire?

    Answer: Move the client toward a fire-rated stairwell or area of rescue assistance

    Clients in wheelchairs should be moved to an area of rescue assistance near a fire-rated stairwell; elevators must never be used during fires.

  6. An HCA notices a co-worker has accidentally been stuck by a used needle. What is the immediate FIRST step?

    Answer: Wash the puncture site thoroughly with soap and water

    Immediate and thorough washing with soap and water is the first response to a needlestick injury to reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a healthcare setting?

    Answer: To provide information on hazardous chemicals and safe handling procedures

    An SDS (formerly MSDS) provides critical information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures for each substance.