Organizations
What agency is responsible for protecting and advancing public health?
FDA
Where should you point the nozzle of a fire extinguisher when you are putting out a fire?
The base of the fire
Symptoms of foodborne illness resembles ________?
the flu
What is the most common type of injury experienced by healthcare workers?
Back injury
What position would you place an older patient in if they have respiratory problems?
Fowler's
What two items should be used to identify a patient?
Name and date of birth
What agency is responsible for enforcing safety standards in the workplace?
OSHA
What acronym can help you remember what steps to take if a fire should occur in your facility?
RACE
How long does it typically take for symptoms of foodborne illness to occur?
4 to 48 hours
What muscles are the strongest in your body?
Leg muscles
In what position is a patient lying on their back?
Supine
How often should high traffic areas in a healthcare facility be cleaned?
Daily
What agency is responsible for protecting human health and the environment?
EPA
How can you confine a fire to an area?
Close the doors and windows
What is a sickness that results from eating a food that is infected with bacteria?
Foodborne illness
Always bend at your _______ and _________?
Hips and knees
What angle should you hold utensils when feeding patients at mealtime?
90 degree angle
Failure to take reasonable care of steps to prevent loss or injury to another person is ?
Medical negligence
What is the purpose of safety data sheets?
To list information such as precautions and possible hazards of a chemical
What does PASS stand for?
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle
Squeeze the handle
Sweep side to side
When is it safe to mix poultry with red meat before cooking?
Never
When should an incident be reported and to whom?
Immediately to a supervisor
What is body mechanics?
Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
What is the study of promoting the safety of a person by adapting the environment and preventing injury?
Ergonomics
What organization is independent , not for profit that works to ensure healthcare organizations provide quality care?
The joint commission
There is a fire on the second floor of the healthcare facility you are working in. You are trying to evacuate your patients safely but the main exit is blocked by the fire. What should you do next?
Use the secondary exit
Which of the following is not a way to prevent foodborne illness?
A. Keep raw food and ready-to-eat food separated
B. Chill foods promptly
C. Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours
D. Cook foods to the proper temperature
Leaving cooked food at room temperature for several hours
How should employees and patients move their feet when preparing to move in a different direction?
In short pivots until they point in the direction they want to travel.
During a patient transfer from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?
Bedside the bed and against the wall
Name some internal factors that affect patient safety?
Substance abuse, mental disabilities, impaired vision or hearing, substance abuse, prescription medication