(12) MEDICATION SAFETY, INFANTS & CHILDREN, OXYGEN, & SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

What is one of the “five rights” of medication administration?

Right client receives the right medication

Can aides split or crush pills?

No

Can prescription drugs be dangerous?

Yes, if misused or overused

What to do if a client takes someone else’s meds?

Call 911, poison control, and supervisor

How should a baby’s head be supported?

Fully supported when held upright

Risk of oxygen near heat/flame?

Explosion

What if a client refuses medication?

Find out why, notify supervisor

What are prosthetic limbs for?

Replace missing body parts

How can you help a client feel comfortable during a bath

make the environment warm

Can unconscious clients hear?

yes

How to clean hearing aids?

Soft cloth and recommended cleaning solution

What is the lateral position?

Lying on one side

How can mechanical lifts help?

Prevent injuries during transfers

Purpose of apnea monitors?

Track and alert breathing changes

How to prevent diaper rash?

let skin air during diaper changes

What should you have ready before giving an infant a sponge bath?

A clean diaper

How can you help clients, including infants, take medication safely?

Offer water or juice to make swallowing easier.

How should you measure an infant’s length and weight?

Gently, keeping the baby steady

Where should oxygen never be placed?

Near open flames or intense heat