Question

what is the first action taken if the support worker smells smoke? ch:20
○ use a scented air freshener.
○ pull the fire alarm.
○ move clients away from the area.
○ get a fire extinguisher.

question 13
2 pts
a resident’s radio has a frayed cord. what should the support worker do? ch:20

○ fix it.
○ remove the radio from the room and notify the supervisor.
○ respect the client’s right to use the radio.
○ use the client’s money to buy a new radio.

Explanation:

First Question (Smelling Smoke):

When a support worker smells smoke, the first priority is to ensure safety. Using an air freshener is irrelevant. Pulling the fire alarm is a later step after assessing, but moving clients away from the area (evacuation - like action) is the immediate safety step. Getting a fire extinguisher is for if the fire is small and manageable, but first, move people. So the correct action is to move clients away from the area.

A frayed cord is a safety hazard. Fixing it is not the support worker's role (they aren't trained for electrical repairs). Respecting the right to use it ignores the hazard. Using client's money to buy a new one is inappropriate. The correct action is to remove the hazardous radio and notify the supervisor for proper handling.

Answer:

C. Move clients away from the area.

Second Question (Frayed Cord):