Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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Which of the following is the CORRECT order of donning (putting on) PPE before entering an isolation room?
Answer: Gown, mask/respirator, eye protection, gloves
CDC guidelines specify donning PPE in this order: gown first, then mask or respirator, then eye protection, and gloves last to cover the gown cuffs.
A client with a history of falls is being ambulated to the bathroom. The call light is out of reach and the client suddenly feels dizzy. What should the HCA do?
Answer: Lower the client safely to the floor using a controlled descent
A controlled descent to the floor is the safest way to prevent injury when a client is about to fall, protecting both the client and the HCA.
What information is MOST critical to report immediately when a client has a change in level of consciousness?
Answer: Onset time, baseline mental status, and current neurological signs
Reporting onset time and current neurological status enables clinicians to determine the cause and urgency, which is critical for time-sensitive conditions like stroke.
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, employers must offer the Hepatitis B vaccine to which employees?
Answer: All employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
OSHA requires employers to offer the Hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost to all workers whose jobs involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
A client reports smelling smoke but no alarm has sounded. The HCA should FIRST:
Answer: Investigate the source of the smell and activate the fire alarm if confirmed
The HCA should investigate to confirm the hazard and then pull the fire alarm to ensure a coordinated facility-wide response.
Which type of restraint alternative should be tried BEFORE applying a physical restraint to a confused client?
Answer: Placing the client near the nurses' station and increasing monitoring frequency
Restraint alternatives such as increased supervision, reorientation, and environmental modifications must be exhausted before physical restraints are used.
During a disaster, the HCA is instructed to perform triage support. A client tagged with a BLACK tag should be:
Answer: Given comfort measures only — injuries are unsurvivable or death has occurred
In mass casualty triage, a black tag indicates the victim is deceased or has injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with treatment; care is focused on comfort.