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PSW Safety and Mobility Module.

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Log rolling keeps the spine straight:

True

False

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A client is in bed and unable to move on their own. How often should the client be repositioned?

At least every 2 hours

At least every 4 hours

At least every shift

At least every hour

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A client is on bedrest. Which of the following is true regarding position changes for the client?

Causes discomfort and restlessness

Helps prevent pressure ulcers and contractures

Protects support worker from injury and fallsworkers

This is not done unless ordered by the doctor

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Older adults are at great risk for shearing. The PSW should always do which of the following when moving client in bed?

Make sure the client has performed hand hygiene.

Use a turning pad when moving older adults.

Ask the client to count to three.

Make sure you are not alone.

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Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by:

Slowly changing positions

Measuring blood pressure

Preventing deconditioning

Counting the pulse and respirations

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What is a prosthesis?

to buy or obtain

to fight against

germs; microbes

an artificial body part

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The symbol below stands for:

Poisonous and Infectious (immediate effect)

Compressed Gas

Corrosive

Flameable

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The symbol below stands for:

Oxidizing Hazard

Exploding Bomb

Corrosive Material

Health Hazard

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The symbol below stands for:

Flameable

Biohazardous Materials

Compressed Gas

Poisonous and Infectious Materials

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The symbol below stands for:

Environmental Hazard

Biohazardous Materials

Compressed Gas

Corrosive Material

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Three major causes of fire in home/LTC facilities are

Hot water bottles, smoking, and crock pots

Electric kettles, electric heaters, and TV

Smoking, dressing, and electric blankets

Unsafe smoking, cooking accidents, and faulty electrical

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What does the acronym R.A.C.E stand for:

Remove, Alert, Contain, Escape

Remove, Alert, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Run, Activate, Control, Evaluate

React, Alarm, Control, Escape

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What is the best way to sterilize?

Autoclave

PPE

Hand Hygiene

Asepsis

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When lifting heavy items, you should lift with your legs, not your back.

True

False

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When cleaning equipment you should

Use a brush

Wash the item with warm water and soap

Wash the item with cold water and soap

None of these

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When washing hands, the water should be

as hot as you can comfortable stand

as cold as you can comfortable stand

warm

cool

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