Showing posts with label fire safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fire safety. Show all posts

Monday, June 1, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 Module C Vocabulary Flash Cards: Resident's Environment

Module C focuses on the resident's environment as it pertains to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

  1. Click on the first flashcard.
  2. Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
Module C: The Resident’s Environment

BEFAST

Acronym to remember sudden signs that stroke is occurring: Balance - loss of balance Eyes - blurred vision Face - 1 side of the face is drooping Arms - arm (or leg) weakness Speech - speech difficulty Time - time to call 911  (or notify nurse if the resident is in a health care facility)

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA, stroke)

Occurs when blood supploy to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks/breaks in a part of the brain

Elopement

When a resident leaves a health care facility without the staff’s knowledge

Fall

Unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level; any sudden, uncontrollable descent from a higher level to a lower level which may  result in injury

Hazard

Anything in the resident’s environment that may cause illness or injury

Medical Emergency

A dire situation when a person’s health or life is at risk

PASS

Acronym to remember during the use of a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire when spraying Squeeze the handle Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire

RACE

Acronym to remember in case of a fire Remove residents from danger Activeate alarm Contain the fire by closing all doors & windows ….and if possible Extinguish the fire  (or fire department will extinguish fire)

Resident’s Environment

The area of a long-term care center that a resident calls home, designed to provide comfort, safety, and privacy for the resident

Resident Unit

The personal space, furniture, and equipment provided for the resident by the long-term care center

Safety in the  Resident’s Environment

When a resident has little risk of illness or injury in the environment in which they live

Seizure

Involuntary contractions of muscles involving small area or entire body; caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Wandering

Walking aimlessly without direction or purpose




Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Free Nursing Practice Test: Safety in Health Care

Those who work in health care face numerous decisions regarding safety every day. This 15-question practice test covers a variety of safety and emergency issues, from providing safe care to residents, clients, and patients to concepts of body mechanics that can help prevent injury to the healthcare professional. Although this practice test is geared toward nurse aides in North Carolina, much of the information is pertinent to a wide variety of healthcare careers in many locations.

Directions:
  1. Click on the first slide to enlarge.
  2. Click on each slide to advance to the next. (Click on the next thumbnail at the bottom of the screen if this does not work).
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Safety in Healthcare Practice Test

Free Nursing Practice Test

Most Accidents in Health Care

Falls in Health Care Facilities

Fall Prevention

Tips for Preventing Falls in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Checking Patient ID

Tips to Avoid Providing Care to Wrong Patient

Bath Water Maximum Temperature

Prevent Burns in Health Care

Risk Factors for Poisoning

Tips to Avoid Poisoning in Health Care

Choking Prevention

How to Prevent Choking in Health Care

Medical Term for when someone gets food in lungs

Aspiration Definition

Sheet that Gives Information About Chemicals in Workplace

MSDS in Health Care

Proper Use and Disposal of Sharps

Tips to Prevent Sharps Injuries

Safe Body Mechanics

Tips to Prevent Back Injuries at Work

Potential Fire Hazards

Prevent Fires in Health Care

Safety Tips When Caring for Patient with an IV

IV Safety Tips for Nursing Assistants

RACE

RACE Fire Acronym

PASS

PASS Fire Extinguisher Acronym

What to do if a Patient Begins to Fall

Tips for Helping Falling Patient and Preventing Injury to Self

Free Nursing Study Resources