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What are the guidelines for pre-procedure actions?
- Wash your hands.
- Gather needed supplies.
- Knock on the door and identify yourself by name and title.
- Identify the person, and greet him or her by name.
- Explain the procedure and encourage the person to participate as appropriate.
- Provide privacy by showing any visitors where they may wait. Close the door and the curtain. Drape the person for modesty as appropriate.
- See to safety.
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What are the guidelines for post-procedure actions?
- Confirm that the person is comfortable and in food body alignment.
- Leave the call light control, telephone, and fresh water within easy reach of the person.
- See to safety. Return the bed to the lowest position, lock the wheels, and raise the side rails.
- Open the curtain and door if desired by the patient or resident, and inform visitors that they may return to the room.
- Wash your hands.
- Report and record actions as required by your facility.
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What do you do when using a fire extinguisher?
- Pull the safety pin out.
- Aim the hose toward the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the handle.
- S pray the contents of the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire using a sweeping motion.
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What do you do if there is a fire?
- Remove any patients or residents who are in immediate danger to safety.
- Activate the alarm.
- Contain the fire by closing the doors and windows.
- Extinguish the fire, OR , if the fire is too large or spreading quickly, Evacuate the building.
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What are the ABC's of body mechanics?
- Alignment
- Balance
- Coordinated body movement
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