Safety and Infection Control Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of a chemical restraint?

Answer: Medication given to sedate a resident for staff convenience

Administering sedating medication for staff convenience rather than clinical need constitutes a chemical restraint and is a form of abuse.

When changing a soiled bed with an incontinent resident, which practice best prevents cross-contamination?

Answer: Rolling soiled linens inward away from the clean surface

Rolling soiled linens inward contains contamination and prevents the spread of microorganisms to other surfaces.

A resident with dementia tries to pull out a feeding tube repeatedly. The BEST approach is to:

Answer: Notify the nurse and use redirection techniques as a first step

Notifying the nurse and attempting redirection respects the resident's dignity and follows the least-restrictive care approach before considering restraints.

Which observation about a wound should be reported to the nurse IMMEDIATELY?

Answer: There is new redness, warmth, swelling, or purulent discharge

Redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent discharge are classic signs of infection that require prompt nursing assessment and possible intervention.

What is the correct order of steps when performing hand hygiene with soap and water?

Answer: Wet, apply soap, lather 20 seconds, rinse, dry, turn off faucet with towel

Effective hand washing requires wetting first, applying soap, lathering for at least 20 seconds, rinsing, drying, and using the towel to turn off the faucet.

What does RACE stand for in fire emergency response?

Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

RACE stands for Rescue people in danger, Alarm by pulling the fire alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish or Evacuate.

How should a nursing assistant respond if a resident refuses care?

Answer: Report the refusal to the nurse and document it

Residents have the right to refuse care; the nursing assistant must report the refusal to the nurse and document it so the care team can respond appropriately.