NA101 - CH 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18
EXAM STUDY GUIDE
the goal for safety is - ANSWER to prevent accidents and injuries without limiting the
person's mobility and independence
certain factors increase the risk of accidents and injuries - ANSWER awareness of
surroundings and ability to respond, agitated and aggressive behaviors, vision loss,
hearing loss, impaired smell and touch, impaired mobility, drugs, and age
unconscious - ANSWER being unaware of one's setting and being unable to react or
respond to people, places, or things
coma - ANSWER a prolonged state of unconsciousness
paraylsis - ANSWER loss of muscle function
to identify a person - ANSWER -compare identifying information on the assignment sheet
with that on the ID bracelet
-use at least 2 identifiers
-call the person by name when checking the ID bracelet ; this is a courtesy given as you
touch the person and before giving care
common causes of burns - ANSWER - smoking
- spilled hot liquids
- electrical items
- very hot water (sinks, tubs, showers)
1st degree burn - ANSWER Only the epidermis (red, painful, and edema)
2nd degree burn - ANSWER epidermis and part of dermis (blistered)
3rd degree burn - ANSWER thermal damage to all three layers of the skin, also cooks
blood vessels, so it appears to be dry and leathery- color depends on agent
poison - ANSWER is any substance harmful to the body when ingested, inhaled,
injected, or absorbed, through the skin
unintentional poisoning - ANSWER an act in which the person did not mean to inflict
harm by taking or giving the substance; this includes an inadvertent overdose.
, intentional poisoning - ANSWER poisoning one's self or others with the intent to harm
examples of poisoning - ANSWER lead poisoning, carbon monoxide
suffocation (asphyxia) - ANSWER when breathing stops from the lack of oxygen
Choking or foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) - ANSWER a foreign body can
obstruct the airway. air cannot pass through the airways into the lungs. the body does
not get enough oxygen
common causes of choking - ANSWER aspiration of vomitus and the tongue falling back
into the airway
mild airway obstruction - ANSWER Some air moves in and out of lungs. Person is
conscious and usually can speak. often forceful coughing can remove object. breathing
may sound like wheezing between coughs
severe airway obstruction - ANSWER Occurs when a foreign body completely obstructs
the patient's airway. Patients cannot breathe, talk, or cough.
abdominal thrusts/heimlich maneuver - ANSWER . used to relieve severe airway
obstruction. quick, upward thrusts to the abdomen.
if you assist a choking person, - ANSWER report and record what happened, include
what you did and the person's response
chest thrusts - ANSWER are used for obese or pregnant people
equipment is unsafe if - ANSWER broken, not used correctly, not working properly
bariatric equipment is labeled - ANSWER bariatric, EC or expanded capacity, with the
weight limit suggested by the manufacturer
warning signs of a faulty electricial item include - ANSWER shocks, loss of power or a
power surge, dimming or flickering lights, sparks, sizzling or buzzing sounds, burning
odor, and loose plugs
a hazardous chemical - ANSWER Any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical
hazard
exposure to hazardous chemicals can occur - ANSWER from equipment failures,
container, ruptures, or the release of a hazard into the workplace.
hazardous chemical containers have - ANSWER warning labels. if a warning is removed
or damaged, do not use it. do not leave container unattended
MSDS - ANSWER A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS
contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its
safe use.
EXAM STUDY GUIDE
the goal for safety is - ANSWER to prevent accidents and injuries without limiting the
person's mobility and independence
certain factors increase the risk of accidents and injuries - ANSWER awareness of
surroundings and ability to respond, agitated and aggressive behaviors, vision loss,
hearing loss, impaired smell and touch, impaired mobility, drugs, and age
unconscious - ANSWER being unaware of one's setting and being unable to react or
respond to people, places, or things
coma - ANSWER a prolonged state of unconsciousness
paraylsis - ANSWER loss of muscle function
to identify a person - ANSWER -compare identifying information on the assignment sheet
with that on the ID bracelet
-use at least 2 identifiers
-call the person by name when checking the ID bracelet ; this is a courtesy given as you
touch the person and before giving care
common causes of burns - ANSWER - smoking
- spilled hot liquids
- electrical items
- very hot water (sinks, tubs, showers)
1st degree burn - ANSWER Only the epidermis (red, painful, and edema)
2nd degree burn - ANSWER epidermis and part of dermis (blistered)
3rd degree burn - ANSWER thermal damage to all three layers of the skin, also cooks
blood vessels, so it appears to be dry and leathery- color depends on agent
poison - ANSWER is any substance harmful to the body when ingested, inhaled,
injected, or absorbed, through the skin
unintentional poisoning - ANSWER an act in which the person did not mean to inflict
harm by taking or giving the substance; this includes an inadvertent overdose.
, intentional poisoning - ANSWER poisoning one's self or others with the intent to harm
examples of poisoning - ANSWER lead poisoning, carbon monoxide
suffocation (asphyxia) - ANSWER when breathing stops from the lack of oxygen
Choking or foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO) - ANSWER a foreign body can
obstruct the airway. air cannot pass through the airways into the lungs. the body does
not get enough oxygen
common causes of choking - ANSWER aspiration of vomitus and the tongue falling back
into the airway
mild airway obstruction - ANSWER Some air moves in and out of lungs. Person is
conscious and usually can speak. often forceful coughing can remove object. breathing
may sound like wheezing between coughs
severe airway obstruction - ANSWER Occurs when a foreign body completely obstructs
the patient's airway. Patients cannot breathe, talk, or cough.
abdominal thrusts/heimlich maneuver - ANSWER . used to relieve severe airway
obstruction. quick, upward thrusts to the abdomen.
if you assist a choking person, - ANSWER report and record what happened, include
what you did and the person's response
chest thrusts - ANSWER are used for obese or pregnant people
equipment is unsafe if - ANSWER broken, not used correctly, not working properly
bariatric equipment is labeled - ANSWER bariatric, EC or expanded capacity, with the
weight limit suggested by the manufacturer
warning signs of a faulty electricial item include - ANSWER shocks, loss of power or a
power surge, dimming or flickering lights, sparks, sizzling or buzzing sounds, burning
odor, and loose plugs
a hazardous chemical - ANSWER Any chemical that is a health hazard or a physical
hazard
exposure to hazardous chemicals can occur - ANSWER from equipment failures,
container, ruptures, or the release of a hazard into the workplace.
hazardous chemical containers have - ANSWER warning labels. if a warning is removed
or damaged, do not use it. do not leave container unattended
MSDS - ANSWER A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS
contains details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its
safe use.
