Understand safety and
emergency care skills
within the nurse aide
range of function.
Unit A
Nurse Aide Workplace Fundamentals
Essential Standard NA3.00
Understand infection control, safety and emergency skills within the nurse aide scope of practice.
Indicator 3.02
Understand nurse aide’s safety and emergency care skills within the nurse aide range of function
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Nurse aide students must
hold current certification in
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT and
be assessed for skill
retention prior to clinical!
REQUIREMENT:
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The Bottom Line
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention,
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention,
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention.
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National Patient Safety Goals
for Long Term Care:
1. Identify residents correctly
2. Use medicines safely
3. Prevent Infection
4. Check residents medications
5. Prevent residents from falling
6. Prevent bed sores
NPSG impacted greatly by Nurse Aide Work
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Identify residents
correctly NPSG.01.01.01
Use at least two ways to
identify residents. For example, use
the resident’s name and date of birth or last four
digits of SS number.
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Identify residents
correctly NPSG.01.01.01
Provide care to right
resident
Use identification bracelets
Ask resident to state name3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 7
National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Identify residents
correctly NPSG.01.01.01
Use I.D. systems that involve
photographs
Realize that care to wrong
resident can threaten life
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Prevent
Infection NPSG.07.01.01
Use the hand cleaning guidelines
from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention or World
Health Organization.
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Prevent residents from
falling NPSG.09.02.01
Find out which residents are
most likely to fall. For example, is the
resident taking any medications that might make
them weak, dizzy, or sleepy? Take action to prevent
falls for these residents.
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Greater
Risk of
Falls
• Age related factors
• Awareness of
surroundings
• Decreased Vision
• Hearing Impaired
• Decreased ability to
smell
• Decreased sensitivity to
touch
• Immobility
• Medications
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Report observations to supervisor that lead you to believe a resident is prone to falling
Preventing Falls
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Falls account for 70%of accidents in healthcare facilities
For Your Information
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Answer call signals promptly
Keep frequently used articles
within reach of resident
Preventing Falls
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Lock brakes on movable equipment
–wheel chairs
–stretchers and mechanical lifts
–beds
–commodes
Preventing Falls
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Properly position
residents in:
–bed
–wheel chair
Preventing Falls
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OBSERVE NO LIFT OR
LIMITED LIFT POLICIES
TO PREVENT FALLS AND
INJURY TO RESIDENT
AND NURSE AIDE
Preventing Falls
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Report any facility structure hazard
immediately that could lead to falls
– frayed carpeting
– loose or broken side rails
– lights that don’t work
Preventing Falls
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care:
Prevent
bed sores NPSG.14.01.01
Find out which residents are most
likely to have bed sores. Take
action to prevent bed sores in
these residents. Bed sores will be discussed in Indicator 5.02
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Walk in halls and on stairs -never runKeep to the right-hand side of the hallApproach swinging doors with cautionUse handrails going up and down stairs3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 21
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Keep halls and
stairs free of
obstacles
Check labels on all
containers prior to
using contents
Wipe up spilled
liquids immediately3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 22
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Pick up litter and place it in
the proper container
Follow instructions of your
supervisor for resident care
Report injuries promptly
Never use damaged or frayed
electrical cords
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
TAG and TAKE OUT
OF SERVICE!!!!
Report broken or
malfunctioning
equipment
immediately
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Check linen for
personal items
contained in folds
prior to sending to the
laundry
Report unsafe
conditions
immediately
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Ask for an explanation
of things you don’t
understand
Elevate side rails for
residents at risk of
falling, per facility
policy
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FA
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Age related
Decreased
strength
Slower movement
Difficulty
maintaining
balance
Tremors that may
affect balance
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Awareness of surroundings
Some totally unaware
unconscious
coma
Some suffer from dementia
confused
disoriented3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 28
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Decreased vision
Difficulty seeing
objects
In danger of
falling or
tripping
Difficulty reading
labels or
containers
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FA
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Hearing impaired
– May not hear
warning
signals or
alarms
– May not hear
approaching
equipment
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FA
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Smell and touch
Reduced smell unaware of smoke or gas fumes
Decreased sensitivity to heat and coldeasily burned
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FA
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Inability to move independently
Crippling diseases
Arthritis
Paralysis
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FA
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Medications can:
Affect balance
Reduce awareness
Cause confusion or disorientation
Cause drowsiness
Affect coordination
Make fearful and uncooperative
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PREVENTING BURNS
Burns are the
second most
common hazard
to residents
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Preventing Burns
• Check water
temperature in
bath or shower
with bath
thermometer or
with your hand
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Preventing Burns
Water temperature
should be NO
HOTTER than
105
degrees F
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Preventing Burns
• Resident must
verify that the
temperature of
the water is
comfortable or
not.
This is a
little to
warm!
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Preventing Burns
• Report areas
where water
temperature
seems too hot
• Monitor
smoking
practices
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Preventing Burns
When bathing the resident or
providing a soak,
1) ASK THE RESIDENT TO
FEEL THE WATER
2) AND VERIFY THAT THE
TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER
IS COMFORTABLE TO THEM
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Preventing Burns
• Provide assistance at
mealtime to prevent
spilling hot liquids
• Use facility equipment
according to written
policies
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Preventing Burns
• Monitor use of
electrical
appliances used by
resident
• Avoid overexposure
to sunlight
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Preventing Poisoning
• Store toxins in locked cabinets
• Store toxins away from resident
areas
• Never leave toxic products where
they might be ingested
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Preventing Poisoning
• Have identifying labels on all
containers
• Never use unlabeled substance
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Preventing Choking
• Encourage residents to
use their dentures when
eating
• Assist to cut food into
small pieces
• Report difficulty in
swallowing
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Be certain the HOB is
elevated before attempting
to feed a resident!
Prevent Choking
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Preventing Choking
Residents with feeding tubes
usually have the HOB
elevated 30-45 degrees.
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Be certain the resident
has swallowed before continuing to feed.
Prevent Choking
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Preventing Choking
Residents with feeding tubes
should never have the bed flat
for extended periods of time.
Follow instructions regarding
residents’ position to prevent
residents from aspirating.
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Preventing Suffocation
• Never leave unattended in
bathtub
• Immediately transport from
areas where smoke or gas
fumes are noticed
• Properly apply and check
vest and safety belt
restraints
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Preventing Spread of Microorganisms
Follow Standard
Precautions and
Transmission
Based Precautions.
Wash hands
before and
after care
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Preventing Other Injuries
• Move equipment around corners
with caution
• Be careful of residents’ feet,
hands, arms, and elbows when
transporting residents in
wheelchairs
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Preventing Other Injuries
• Monitor residents who
wander away
• Follow instructions when
providing care
• Keep bed in lowest position
except when giving bedside
care
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Preventing Other Injuries
• Use night lights in rooms
• Have residents wear
shoes/slippers with non-
skid soles
• Check crutches, canes and
walkers for non-skid tips
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Preventing Other Injuries
• Keep call signal within
easy reach
• Report immediately any
observations indicating
resident is a danger to
himself or others.
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For Your Information
There is intentional repeat of some HSII course
content in Nursing Fundamentals.
Academic and skill competence must be
maintained at a very high level for direct
resident care.
Repeating course content distributes learning
over time and increases long term memory.
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Body Mechanics
• Body mechanics: the coordination of body alignment, balance and movement
• Job requirements for nurse aides include lifting, moving and transferring resident and lifting, moving and carrying objects
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Body Mechanics
• Purpose of Good Body Mechanics
–Maximize strength
–Minimize fatigue
–Avoid muscle strain
and injury
–Assure personal and
resident safety
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Body Mechanics
• Never bend over from waist to pick up object
• Lift firmly and smoothly
• Keep object close to body
• Keep back straight
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Body Mechanics
• Bend at hips and knees
and get close to object
prior to lifting
• Grip objects firmly with
both hands
• Lift by pushing up with
strong leg muscles3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 61
Body Mechanics
• Get help if object or
resident appears too heavy
• Keep feet apart to provide
wide base of support
• Pivot or turn with feet
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Body Mechanics
• Use short steps to turn
• Turn entire body without
twisting back and neck
• Pull or push when
possible instead of lifting
• Use body weight to help
push or pull
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Body Mechanics
• When reaching for an object, evaluate distance
• Face in direction you are working to prevent twisting
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Body Mechanics
• Adjust beds to waist level when giving resident care
• Be sure body is in good alignment at all times
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For Your Information
There is intentional repeat of some HSII course
content in Nursing Fundamentals.
Academic and skill competence must be
maintained at a very high level for direct
resident care.
Repeating course content distributes learning
over time and increases long term memory.
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Fire Safety
Everyone is responsible for
preventing fires
If fire occurs, know what to do
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Fire Safety
• Major fire hazards
–faulty electrical
equipment and wiring
–overloaded electrical
circuits
–plugs not properly
grounded
–clutter - paper/rags3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 69
Fire Safety
• Major fire hazards (continued)
–unsafe practices when
oxygen is in use
–smoking
–spontaneous combustible
materials
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Fire Safety
• Elements necessary to
start fire
–fuel - material that
will burn
–heat - flame or spark
–oxygen
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Fire Safety
• Fire safety activities
– Locate and learn
• escape routes and fire escapes
• use of all fire control equipment
–fire doors
–sprinkler system controls
–fire extinguishers
• fire drill procedures3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 72
Fire Safety
• Fire Safety Activities
– Be aware of all fire
hazards and report
them immediately
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Fire Safety
• Watch for frayed electrical wires
• Never overload circuits
• Use three-prong grounded plugs
• Never use extension cords
• Control clutter
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Fire Safety
• Dispose of rags properly
• Empty ashtrays in metal containers
• Empty wastebaskets in proper receptacles
• Report odors of smoke or burning
• Keep fire exits clear
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Fire Safety
• Control smoking practices:
– limit to specific areas
– never allow smoking in
bed
– have large ashtrays
available
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Fire Safety
• Control smoking practices:
– observe use of
matches/lighters
– directly supervise
residents when
smoking, as necessary
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R A C E
Remove residents from
IMMEDIATE DANGER;
otherwise, DEFEND IN PLACE
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R A C E
Confine the fire
Close all windows and doors
Choke off oxygen
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Use of Fire Extinguisher
• Carry upright then PASS
• Pull the safety pin
• Aim at the base of the fire
• Squeeze handle down
• Spray in a sweeping motion at base
of fire
FIRE
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R A C E R
Relocate residents per
evacuation policy if
directed to do so.
Some agencies teach RACE plus an addition “R”
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R A C E R2
Remember these
important Guidelines:G Shut off air conditioning
G Shut off oxygen
G Shut off lights
G Never use elevators3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 85
Oxygen Precautions
• Oxygen precautions
– Never have open flames or smoking in area
– Remove flammable liquids from area
– Do not use electrical equipment in area
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Oxygen Precautions
• Oxygen precautions
– Post “Oxygen in Use”
sign
– Remove cigarettes and
matches from room
– Use cotton blankets
and clothing
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Oxygen Precautions
DO NOT LET THE
RESIDENTS’ NASAL
CANNULA TOUCH THE
FLOOR. Pathogens on the
floor will contaminate the
cannula.3.02 Nursing Fundamentals 7243 89
Disaster / Catastrophe Types
• Natural origin
–flood
–earthquake
–hurricane/tornado
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Disaster / Catastrophe Types
• Human disasters
–airplane/bus/train
accidents
–explosions
–nuclear waste
accident
–blackouts
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Workplace Violence… a potential Disaster!
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Healthcare is impactedby verbally and sometimes physicallyabusive patients, families and visitors.
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Verbal abuse often goes unreported and is thought to be “just part of the job”.
70% of Nurses are assaulted on duty during their career.
The majority of healthcare worker violence takes place on evening and night shifts.
OSHA [1996]. Guidelines for preventing workplace violence
for health care and social service workers. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor,
Workplace Violence… a
potential Disaster!
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Disaster Plans
• Responsibilities in a disaster
– Remove residents from immediate danger
– Report to facility and follow directions for your role
– Know your facility’s disaster plan
– Assist with evacuation
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Disaster Plans
–Help remove and secure equipment, supplies, and records
–Think before you act; don’t waste time
–Remain calm
–Carry out responsibilities in confident manner
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The Choking Resident - Cause
Choking occurs when
the throat is blocked
or closed up and air
cannot get to the
airway.
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The Choking Resident
Airway may be blocked by:
–Food or liquids (meat
most common food)
–Blood or mucus
–Foreign objects
including the tongue
–Vomitus
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Treating a Choking Resident
– Stay near
– Encourage coughing - most effective way to dislodge obstructions
– Never slap coughing resident on back: can cause object to fall lower into trachea
If victim is coughing, do not intervene:
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Treating a Choking Resident
Signs of severe foreign body airway obstruction
–Unable to speak
–No air movement
–Grasping throat -distress signal
Abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts and back blows are effective for relieving severe foreign body airway obstruction.
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Treating a Choking Resident
Tilting head back in
unconsciousperson may clear
airway since this pulls
tongue forward
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SKILL 3.02AForeign Body Airway Obstruction
(FBAO) Relief: Conscious Resident
Training Lab AssignmentEngage in the Skill Acquisition Process for:
Heart Attack - Signs and Symptoms
• Chest discomfort
–pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain
–in center of chest behind breastbone or spread to either shoulder, neck, jaw, or arm
–usually lasts longer than a few minutes – comes and goes
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Heart Attack - Signs and Symptoms
• Fainting
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
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Accident/Emergency Scene
• If certified in CPR, offer assistance
• Defer to those with more experience
and training
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Accident/Emergency Scene
• Seek assistance
–in facility
• use emergency light
• use call signal
• send another resident
for help
• call for help
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Accident/Emergency Scene
• Seek assistance –at home or at accident scene
• dial 911 operator or emergency number
• give location
• give phone number
• relate type of emergency
• give number of people needing help
• relate requested information
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Agencies providing CPR
curriculum:
–American Heart Association
–American Red Cross
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• You must be trained to administer
CPR
• Activate the emergency medical
system or your facility’s emergency
plan
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• CPR must be started immediately to
be effective
• Follow facility policy for Advanced
Care Directive
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Methods of administering CPR
–one-person CPR
–two-person CPR
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
• Causes:
–infectious disease
–omitted medication
–head injury
–stroke
–seizure syndrome
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
• Types
–Partial
–General
• Tonic-clonic (grand mal)
• Absence (petit mal)
–Unclassified
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
Take Action
• Summon help
• Stay with resident
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
Take Action
• Protect from injury
–lower to floor if appropriate
–move objects away that might
cause injury
• Do not restrain or put any object
into mouth
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
Take Action
• Loosen constricting
clothing (around neck)
• Place pillow under head
and turn face to one side
• Note time and type of
seizure
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Convulsive Disorders (Seizures)
Take Action
• Provide rest for resident after
seizure
–very tired
–may be confused
–often disoriented
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Loss of Consciousness – Fainting
• Caused by temporary
reduction of blood to
brain
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Loss of Consciousness – Fainting
• Early signs and symptoms:
–dizziness
–decreased pulse and BP
–pallor and perspiration
–nausea
–cold skin
–numbness and tingling of extremities
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Loss of Consciousness – Fainting
Take Action
• Summon help
• Stay with resident
• Have resident sit or lie down
• Loosen tight clothing
• Position head lower than heart
–sitting - head between legs
–lying down - elevate legs
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Loss of Consciousness – Fainting
Take Action
• Monitor pulse and respirations
• Have resident rest for 5-10
minutes before moving
• Provide blanket if cold
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SHOCK – Causes
• Severe injury
• Excessive loss of body
fluids
• Pain
• Respiratory and/or cardiac
arrest
• Anxiety
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• Low or falling blood pressure
• Weak, rapid pulse
• Cold, moist, pale skin
• Rapid respirations
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SHOCK – Signs and Symptoms
SHOCK – Signs and Symptoms
• Thirst
• Restlessness
• Confusion and loss of consciousness
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SHOCK – Take Action
• Summon help
• Stay with resident
• Keep resident lying
down
• Control hemorrhage
• Keep resident warm
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Hemorrhage
• Signs and Symptoms– Internal
• pain• shock• vomiting blood• loss of
consciousness– External
• can usually be seen
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Hemorrhage – Take Action
• Internal
–Summon help
–Stay with
resident
–Keep warm,
flat and quiet
until help
arrives
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Hemorrhage – Take Action
• External
–Summon help
–Stay with resident
–Identify location of bleeding
–Apply continuous, direct
pressure over bleeding
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Hemorrhage – Take Action
• External
–If bleeding not controlled, apply
pressure over artery above
bleeding site
–If no pain or broken bones,
elevate wounded area above heart
while maintaining pressure
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Hemorrhage – Take Action
• External
–keep resident
comfortable,
warm and quiet
until help
arrives
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Reporting Emergencies
• Never panic; remain
calm
–Try few slow deep
breaths
–Observe surroundings
–Assess resources
available
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Reporting Emergencies
• Evaluate situation
–check victim
–determine safety of
environment
• Call or send for help immediately
• Determine treatment priorities
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Reporting Emergencies
• Report emergencies accurately
–If help is not available, contact:
• 911 or emergency number
• Police
• Fire department
• Telephone operator
• Local EMS
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Reporting Emergencies
–Name
–Location
–Descriptionof scene
–Information about injuries
–Type of help needed
–Number of people needing help
• Report emergencies accurately
by stating:
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Reporting Emergencies
• Know your limitations
• Provide care and reassure victims
• Keep bystanders away from victims
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