Home Care Safety Tips Quiz

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1. Which of the following is NOT a Joint Commission National Safety Goal?

A. Medicine Safety

B. Prevent Natural Disasters

C. Prevent Infections

D. Prevent Falls

2. This room is identified as "the most dangerous room in the house."

A. Dark Hallways

B. The Basement

C. The Bathroom

D. The Bedroom

3. To keep your clients safe in the bathroom, you should:

A. Keep the tub clean to avoid slippery soap scum

B. Encourage them to use towel bars for support

C. Use cold water only for baths and showers

D. Ask the family to paint the tub a bright color

4. If you feel unsafe during a visit to your client, you should:

A. Call 911

B. Use your pepper spray

C. Ask a neighbor to come over

D. Leave and call your supervisor

5. If a fire breaks out, you should try putting it out first and then call the fire department.

True

False

6. When identifying clients for the first time, you should use two identifiers, such as name and birthdate.

True

False

7. Nurses, not home health aides, are responsible for client safety.

True

False

8. Night lights are for children and should not be used for seniors in the home.

True

False

9. The most common causes of home accidents are: poisoning, falls, fire and choking.

True

False

10. In homes with pets, you should try to rub and kiss the animal to create a bond.

True

False