keep all walking areas free of ______, trash, throw rugs, and cords - Answers clutter
leave ______ in the same place as you found it - Answers furniture
answer ______ ______ right away - Answers call light
return beds to their ______ position after giving care - Answers lowest
keep frequently used personal items ______ to resident - Answers close
lock ______ before helping residents into or out of them - Answers wheelchair
make sure residents ______ are tied and that they are wearing non-slip shoes - Answers shoelaces
immediately clean up ______ on the floor - Answers spills
offer help with ______ regularly and respond to requests for help immediately - Answers toileting
lock ______ wheels before helping a resident into and out of bed or when giving care - Answers bed
those at great risk for burns are - Answers small children, older adults, and those with loss of sensation
scalds are burns caused by - Answers hot liquids
how long does it take for a serious burn to occur with a liquid at a temperature of 140 degrees
Fahrenheit? - Answers 5 seconds or less
how should you check the temperature of hot water? - Answers with a water thermometer
what should you do if an appliance has a frayed cord or looks unsafe? - Answers report it immediately
and stop using it
when serving hot liquids to residents, you should - Answers pour hot drinks away from residents
choking can occur while eating, ______, or swallowing ______ - Answers drinking
medication
people should eat while sitting as ______ as possible - Answers upright
residents who have trouble ______ may have special diets - Answers swallowing
liquids that are ______ are easier to swallow - Answers thickened
[T or F] cuts most often occur in the bedroom - Answers false
[T or F] always put sharp objects away immediately after use - Answers true