Unit #4: Safety Measures (Nurse Aide)

What is OSHA?

• Insurance

• Federal agency responsible for safety & health of workers

• A nursing home

• Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Which of the following should be disposed of in a biohazard container?

• Linens

• Food

• Needles/Sharps

• Thermometers

When lifting an object, you should use your _________

• Legs

• Back

• Stomach

• Head

The most common accidents that occur in a healthcare facility are _____________.

• Burns

• Cuts

• Poisonings

• Falls

The best position for a resident to be in while eating is?

• Sitting upright

• Lying on left side

• On his stomach

• Reclining with his head tilted back

Which of the following promotes a more stable base of support?

• Standing with the feet together

• Maintaining a narrow base of support

• Standing with the feet shoulder-width apart

• Keeping the knees locked

Which of the following is not risk factor for falls?

• Throw rugs

• Wet floors

• Poor Lighting

• All of the above are risk factors

What is one thing the NA can do to help prevent the resident's risk for falls?

• Keep the call bell in reach

• Close the door

• Turn the lights off

• Turn the TV on

What should the water temperature be when bathing a resident?

• 95 degrees

• <110 degrees

• 200 degrees

• 32 degrees

Which of the following can the NA do to help prevent the resident from choking?

• Lay the person down to eat

• Rush the resident along with eating

• Cut the food into smaller pieces

• Take the dentures out