Battery is a legal term that means

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Battery is a legal term that means

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Someone has touched a resident without his consent. Battery in legal terms refers to the intentional and unauthorized physical contact with another person, which includes touching without consent. This choice aligns with the definition of battery and accurately describes the legal term. Explanation for other choices: A: Someone has improperly used a resident's money - This describes financial exploitation, not battery. B: Someone has used profanity with a resident - This describes verbal abuse, not battery. D: Someone has shared a resident's protected health information with someone who is not on the care team - This describes a breach of privacy, not battery.

Question 2 of 5

Cerebral palsy can be caused by

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Birth trauma. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone caused by damage to the developing brain, often during birth. Birth trauma, such as lack of oxygen or physical injury during delivery, can lead to cerebral palsy. Choice A is incorrect because vehicular accidents do not cause cerebral palsy. Choice B is incorrect as accidents after the age of three do not contribute to the development of cerebral palsy. Choice D is incorrect as communicable diseases are not known to cause cerebral palsy.

Question 3 of 5

The autoclave helps prevent infection because

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The autoclave uses high pressure and steam to sterilize objects, killing all microorganisms including spores. This ensures that no infectious agents are present on the items being sterilized, preventing infections. Choices A and D are incorrect because the autoclave does not make the facility entirely free of microorganisms and it is not used to disinfect disposable equipment. Choice B is incorrect as autoclaves are designed to eliminate spores through sterilization. Therefore, choice C is correct as it accurately describes the main function of an autoclave.

Question 4 of 5

A potential complication of restraint use is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Incontinence. Restraint use can lead to incontinence due to the restriction of movement and inability to access the bathroom. Restraints can increase pressure on the bladder and bowel, leading to accidents. Decreased agitation (B) is not a complication but a potential intended outcome. Increased appetite (C) and diarrhea (D) are not commonly associated complications of restraint use.

Question 5 of 5

In order to promote a resident's right to privacy which item is used to cover a resident while making an occupied bed?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: A bath blanket. When making an occupied bed to promote a resident's right to privacy, a bath blanket is used to cover the resident. This item provides adequate coverage while maintaining the resident's dignity. A bath blanket is specifically designed for this purpose, ensuring the resident's privacy is respected during the bed-making process. Summary: - B: A bedspread is not suitable for covering a resident during bed-making as it is typically heavier and not designed for this purpose. - C: A waterproof bed protector is used to protect the mattress from spills and accidents, not for covering the resident. - D: A fitted bottom sheet is used to cover the mattress, not the resident, and does not provide adequate privacy during bed-making.

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