Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

A resident's call light is on but the nursing assistant is busy with another task. What is the correct action?

Answer: Ask a coworker to respond immediately

Call lights must be answered promptly; if you cannot respond, immediately ask a coworker to do so.

When using a transfer belt to move a resident, where should the belt be placed?

Answer: Around the resident's waist over clothing

The transfer (gait) belt is placed snugly around the resident's waist over clothing, not on bare skin.

A nursing assistant notices a wet floor in the hallway. What should be done FIRST?

Answer: Place a wet floor sign and clean the spill

The immediate priority is preventing falls by marking the hazard and cleaning the spill as quickly as possible.

Which restraint alternative should a nursing assistant try FIRST for a restless resident?

Answer: Offer a comfort item or repositioning

Least-restrictive alternatives such as repositioning, comfort items, or diversional activities should be tried before any restraint.

A resident who uses supplemental oxygen is smoking in the bathroom. What should the nursing assistant do?

Answer: Immediately remove the resident from the area and report to the nurse

Oxygen is highly flammable; smoking near oxygen is a fire emergency requiring immediate action and nurse notification.

What does the 'R' in the RACE fire emergency acronym stand for?

Answer: Rescue

RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate — Rescue is always the first step.

A nursing assistant finds a resident on the floor. Which action should be taken FIRST?

Answer: Call for the nurse before moving the resident

Never move a fallen resident until a nurse assesses for injury, as moving could worsen an unseen fracture or spinal injury.