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Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A client begins having a seizure. Which action is MOST appropriate for the HCA?

    Answer: Clear the area of hard objects and time the seizure

    During a seizure, the HCA should protect the client from injury by clearing the surrounding area and timing the episode, but never restrain movements or insert anything into the mouth.

  2. What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response?

    Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

    RACE stands for Rescue persons in danger, Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Confine the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish or Evacuate.

  3. Which blood pressure reading would the HCA report as a possible hypertensive emergency?

    Answer: 185/115 mmHg

    A blood pressure of 185/115 mmHg or higher, especially with symptoms, indicates a hypertensive emergency requiring immediate reporting and intervention.

  4. When applying standard precautions, gloves should ALWAYS be worn when:

    Answer: Handling blood, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces

    Standard precautions require gloves any time there is potential contact with blood, bodily fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin.

  5. A client complains of sudden crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. After calling for help, the HCA should NEXT:

    Answer: Loosen tight clothing and have the client sit or lie in a comfortable position

    While awaiting emergency response, the HCA should keep the client calm and comfortable by loosening restrictive clothing and positioning them to reduce cardiac workload.

  6. What is the safest way to dispose of a used razor blade in a long-term care facility?

    Answer: Place directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container

    All sharps, including razor blades, must be placed immediately into a designated puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick and sharps injuries.

  7. A client is found on the floor and is unresponsive. What should the HCA assess FIRST before initiating CPR?

    Answer: Scene safety and the client's pulse and breathing

    Before beginning CPR, the rescuer must confirm scene safety and then check whether the client is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and without a pulse.