STNA Chapter 7 Review Exam Questions and
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What information does the Safety Data Sheet provide about chemicals? - -chemical
ingredients , dangers of produce,t protective items to wear while handling them, correct
method of using and cleaning a chemical, emergency response actions to be taken when
splashed, safe handling, storage and disposal
-What should be disposed of in a bio-hazard container? - -sharp objects and infectious
waste
-When lifting is it better to bend at the waist or at the knees? - -bend at knees
-Why was restraint use restricted? - -overused by caregivers, injuring the residents
-What are restraint alternatives? - -measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the
need for a restraint, call lights within reach, improved lighting, take residents on walks,
frequent toileting,reading materials, food and drink, soothing music
-When can a restraint be applied? - -when all other options have been tried
-What are six signs of an intravenous line going bad? - -blood appears in line, iv fluid is not
dripping, complains of pain, resident pulls out iv, iv tubing disconnected
-What are 3 things that need to present for a fire to occur? - -heat, fuel oxygen
-What are the most common accidents that occur in a facility? - -falls
-What is the best position for a resident to be in while eating? - -sitting upright
-What promotes a more stable base of support? - -standing with the feet shoulder-width
apart
-What does PASS stand for? - -pull pin, aim at base, squeeze, sweep
-What does RACE stand for? - -rescue, activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish fire
-How can an NA prevent falls? - -know who is at risk, wipe up spills, remove clutter, get
help when moving a resident, lock bed wheels/lock wheel chair,
-aspiration - -inhaling food/fluid into airway/lungs- causing pneumonia
-hoarding - -collecting and putting things away in guarded way
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What information does the Safety Data Sheet provide about chemicals? - -chemical
ingredients , dangers of produce,t protective items to wear while handling them, correct
method of using and cleaning a chemical, emergency response actions to be taken when
splashed, safe handling, storage and disposal
-What should be disposed of in a bio-hazard container? - -sharp objects and infectious
waste
-When lifting is it better to bend at the waist or at the knees? - -bend at knees
-Why was restraint use restricted? - -overused by caregivers, injuring the residents
-What are restraint alternatives? - -measures used in place of a restraint or that reduce the
need for a restraint, call lights within reach, improved lighting, take residents on walks,
frequent toileting,reading materials, food and drink, soothing music
-When can a restraint be applied? - -when all other options have been tried
-What are six signs of an intravenous line going bad? - -blood appears in line, iv fluid is not
dripping, complains of pain, resident pulls out iv, iv tubing disconnected
-What are 3 things that need to present for a fire to occur? - -heat, fuel oxygen
-What are the most common accidents that occur in a facility? - -falls
-What is the best position for a resident to be in while eating? - -sitting upright
-What promotes a more stable base of support? - -standing with the feet shoulder-width
apart
-What does PASS stand for? - -pull pin, aim at base, squeeze, sweep
-What does RACE stand for? - -rescue, activate alarm, contain fire, extinguish fire
-How can an NA prevent falls? - -know who is at risk, wipe up spills, remove clutter, get
help when moving a resident, lock bed wheels/lock wheel chair,
-aspiration - -inhaling food/fluid into airway/lungs- causing pneumonia
-hoarding - -collecting and putting things away in guarded way
