Emergency Preparedness and Safety Flashcards
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A new resident with dementia has a history of wandering. Which safety measure is most appropriate for the administrator to ensure is in place?
Answer: An elopement risk assessment with wander management systems such as door alarms and a photo on file
Elopement risk requires assessment, monitored or alarmed exits, and a current photo for search protocols, never locking residents in rooms.
Which practice best reduces resident fall risk in facility common areas?
Answer: Keeping corridors free of clutter with adequate lighting and secure handrails
Clear pathways, good lighting, and continuous handrails are core environmental fall-prevention measures; gloss wax and throw rugs increase risk.
Hot water delivered to resident bathing fixtures should generally not exceed what temperature to prevent scald injuries?
Answer: Approximately 120°F
Most regulations limit hot water at resident fixtures to about 110–120°F to prevent scalds among residents with fragile skin and slower reflexes.
An employee reports a strong smell of natural gas in the kitchen. What should staff do FIRST?
Answer: Evacuate the area, avoid creating sparks or flames, and shut off the gas supply if safely possible before calling for help
A gas leak requires immediate evacuation of the area and elimination of ignition sources; switches and flames can trigger an explosion.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals used in the facility must be:
Answer: Readily accessible to all employees during every shift
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires SDS to be readily accessible to employees on all shifts for every hazardous chemical on site.
Which finding during an administrator's environmental safety rounds requires the most immediate correction?
Answer: An exit door blocked by stored furniture
Blocked exits are a critical life-safety violation because they can trap occupants during an emergency and must be cleared immediately.
How should oxygen cylinders be stored in an assisted living facility?
Answer: Secured upright in racks or stands, away from heat and combustibles, with full and empty tanks separated
Cylinders must be secured upright away from ignition sources, with full and empty tanks segregated, to prevent falls, leaks, and fire hazards.